UVM Public Health Resume and Curriculum Vitae Resources
UVM’s MPH program leads to a Generalist MPH degree focused on excellence in Environmental Public Health Sciences and Global Health, Quantitative Public Health Sciences and Health Policy, Leadership, and Advocacy.
As you create and update your resume and / or curriculum vitae (CV), use the below resources to tailor your professional documents to showcase the breadth and depth of your knowledge and background in the focus area of Public Health of greatest interest to you.
WHAT IS A RESUME?
A resume outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see at a glance, how you can contribute to the employer’s workplace.
- Used everywhere a CV is not specifically requested.
- Summary of related experience and education.
- Space is at a premium; one page, two pages max.
- Will be scanned quickly.
WHAT IS A CV?
The curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that details your academic and professional accomplishments. CV’s are more comprehensive documents than resumes. They are most often used for academic or research positions, whereas resumes are the preferred documents in business and industry.
- Used when applying for positions in academia, research, grants.
- Summary of all your educational and professional background.
- Includes full list of publications.
- Space is not a premium; may be several pages in length.
- Will be thoroughly read by search committee.
Tutorials
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Examples