Christian Frial is a UCLA transfer student who was born and raised in the Philippines. In this video, he shares his challenges transitioning to a new education system and talks about how the Writing Success Program at UCLA is supportive in his growing success.
In addition to creating a solid resume, you should also think about compiling an academic resume, or curriculum vitae (CV). While resumes can be universally used for any type of job position you are applying for, CVs are specific to academic, research, or scientific positions. CVs are also commonly used to apply for scholarships, grants, or fellowships.
A curriculum vitae comprises of similar information that’s included in any resume (i.e. education, work experience, skills). Unlike resumes, however, CVs are more holistic and can include all of your achievements. They are also longer than resumes, usually between 1-3 pages.
As you begin to create your CV, first brainstorm and list your achievements (within the past 3 years) in any or all of the following areas:
Then, begin to organize these categories in a cohesive and effective manner. As with resumes, tailor your CV to the position for which you are applying.
Creating a curriculum vitae will not only prepare you for future positions you may apply for; it can also serve as a great confidence booster!
For more information and tips, refer to: http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/curriculumvitae/a/curriculumvitae.htm
Here’s an example of a CV: http://jobsearch.about.com/library/cvsample/blcvacademic.htm
Post submitted by: Miqi Cos
IDIOM
Any loud clamor or protest intended to incite others to action: “In the 1980s, there was a great hue and cry for educational reform.”
noun
the rhetorical figure consisting in the metonymical substitution of one word for another which is itself a metonym; (more generally) any metaphorical usage resulting from a series or succession of figurative substitutions.
