CV or Resume

Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume should be concise but provide sufficient information to assess each activity listed.

Documentation formatting requirements for the CV/Resume can be found here.

The CV or resume could 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
  • awards and/or scholarships
  • publications
  • presentations and posters
  • research and capstone projects
  • professional memberships /licenses
  • conferences, professional development training
  • internships, coops or shadowing
  • leadership roles / committee service
  • languages and skills
  • advocacy
  • engagement with diversity 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.