Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume should be concise but provide sufficient information to assess each activity listed. It should include the dates/time period for each experience mentioned.
Documentation formatting requirements for the CV/Resume can be found here.
The CV or resume should include:
- applicant Match ID # centered at top of first page to replace name and contact information
- education with degree and dates
- relevant work experience
- outreach/volunteerism/teaching
- engagement with the field of genetic counseling and genomics (e.g. shadowing experiences, webinars attended, book clubs, other career exposure, etc.) – don’t forget all the little things!
- awards and/or scholarships
- publications
- presentations and posters
- research and capstone projects
- professional memberships/licenses
- conferences, professional development training
- internships, co-ops or shadowing
- leadership roles/committee service
- languages and skills
- advocacy experiences
- engagement with diversity and equity initiatives
The CV or resume information should not include:
- your name or contact details; include only the Match ID centered at the top of the first page
- grades or GPA (these will be on your transcripts)
- activities conducted solely within high school
- photos
- colored fonts
- objective/goal statement because the objective is the same for all applicants
- relevant courses (this information can be found on transcripts)
For additional helpful information about curriculum vitae and resumes; please visit UConn’s Center for Career Development Career On Demand resources.