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If you had 10 seconds (or less) to tell an employer your professional story, what would you choose to say and how would you convey it most effectively?  

Your resume is an important self-marketing piece, and you need it to stand out from crowd as you apply for job and internship opportunities. It needs to capture the reader’s attention quickly, often in less than 10 seconds. No pressure, right?
 
Fortunately, you can craft an organized, concise and well-designed resume using these resources!

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Resumes vs. CVs

The main difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) is that a CV is usually focused more on academic achievements such as presentations, research, etc. Like a resume, you need to provide your name and contact information, education and work experience. However, a CV also details your areas of interest, grants or honors that you have been awarded, publications and scholarly or professional memberships. CVs typically do not have to adhere to a page limit and include more experiences.  CVs are most common in educational and academic industries, and in other countries outside of the United States. 

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