How to Write a Resume for Education

Job recruiters in each industry have a specific set of characteristics that they expect when reviewing resumes for specific positions. Education is no different. If you are new to the field, currently in the process of changing fields or just need a refresher, keeping the following tips in mind will assist you in compiling a stellar education resume.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Decide which environment you are applying to and what type of job you are applying for. The format, length and content of a resume for a position in a high school may slightly differ from that of a university professor.

2. Use the curriculum vitae (CV) format when in doubt of what is appropriate. In the United States the CV is generally used when applying for academic, educational and scientific research positions. It is longer (2 or more pages) than a resume and contains a more detailed synopsis.

3. Know what to include in your CV. Like a standard resume you should include your name, contact information, education, skills, experience. In addition to these basic elements, a CV also includes: teaching experience, publications, grants and awarded fellowships, professional associations and awards that are relevant to the position you are applying for.

4. Know the desired qualifications and experience of the position you are applying for.

5. Match your qualifications with the required / desired qualifications listed in the job announcement.

6. Seek out samples to guide you, if you need further assistance with formatting or style. Many word processing programs have templates. Doing a quick Google search will also give you some examples.

Tips & Warnings

• It is best to use your own formatting. If using a template, be sure to properly fill in or delete all sections. Nothing looks worse than a [your name goes here] that wasn’t deleted.

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on 6/12/2008 Good tips! For those on the non-academic side of education it may also be helpful to list additional roles you hold for which you may or may not be paid. A great example of this is serving as a student organization advisor.