CV, Résumé, & Cover Letter – Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center

Experience Log Curriculum Vitae (CV) Résumé CV vs Résumé Cover Letter

Experience Log

Experience Log: Tool used to record additional detailed information and to reflect on what you are gaining and contributing through the experiences.

PAC's General Experience Log Template

PAC's Field Specific Templates

To use the templates, please open then go to File > Make a Copy. This will add a copy of the template into your own Google Drive so you can make edits and fill in information as needed.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Curriculum Vitae: Comprehensive list of your education, academic background, and extra-curricular activities.

Purpose: keep track of everything you have done, both inside and outside of school.
CVs are used for applications to professional school, your personal statement, jobs, careers, fellowships, scholarships, and grants.

Categories to Include:

Contact Information
- Name
- Permanent address
- Phone number
- Email address (make sure it is appropriate)
Academics/Research
- Schools attended
- Research completed
Recognition & Awards
- Scholarships
- Awards
- Honors
- Grants
Career Development
- Previous employment
- Experience gained in the field
Service
- Any volunteer work
- Community activities
Leadership
- Club positions held
- Job positions
Intercultural Awareness
- Study abroad experience
- Foreign languages
- Cultural clubs/activities
Personal Wellness
- Leisure activities
- Sports teams
- Leisure classes

Tips:

A CV is a living document that should always be edited and updated when needed.
CV can be formatted in any way desired; however, keep in mind that it should be easy to read.
Don’t use one event for multiple sections.
Information from your CV should be transferred to the résumé.

Sample CV

Résumé

Résumé: Compiled list of your education, academic background, and extra-curricular activities relevant to the position/graduate school you are applying for.

Résumés are used for applications to professional school, jobs, careers, fellowships, scholarships, and grants.

Tips:

Experiences should be selected from the applicant's CV and transfer them to their résumé.
As opposed to the C.V., a résumé should only be 1-2 pages.
Each résumé should be unique to the position that the applicant is applying for.

Résumé Template

Résumé Sample

CV vs Résumé

Curriculum Vitae	Résumé
Latin meaning “course of life”	French meaning “summary”
A comprehensive database of your education, academic background, and extra-curricular activities	Concise summary of your recent, significant, pertinent qualifications tailor-made for a specific purpose
Its purpose is to keep track of everything you have done	Its purpose is to apply to something specific
As long as it needs to be	Ranges from 1-2 pages
Style is whatever works for you unless it is being used for applying	Think carefully about the style; must be appropriate to the position you’re applying for

Cover Letter

Cover Letter: A formal letter that compiles your experiences and skills that make you a great candidate for this specific opportunity

Cover letters are used for applying for jobs, letters of recommendation, etc.

Tips:

Keep it simple and formal, but also share enough about your qualifications
Have someone proof read before sending
Include your contact information

Cover Letter Template

Cover Letter Sample