{"id":16427,"date":"2020-02-10T12:15:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/?page_id=16427"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:54:08","slug":"resume-and-cv-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/resume-and-cv-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume and CV Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Resume\/CV Writing Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16492 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/files\/2020\/02\/resume-353x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/files\/2020\/02\/resume-353x300.png 353w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/files\/2020\/02\/resume-200x170.png 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/files\/2020\/02\/resume.png 474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: right\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide is designed to help you construct the first draft of your resume. While there is no one \u201cright\u201d format, the Bates Center for Purposeful Work suggests using the following guidelines and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/resume-examples\/\">resume examples<\/a> to create a general format for your resume that may be modified as needed. We recommend that you maintain an archival resume with all of your positions, classes, projects, and awards and use the archival resume to pull necessary and relevant information for creating modified versions of your resume that are specific to whichever application(s) you are applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional resources for resume writing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/resume-examples\/\">Resume Examples<\/a> &nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-align: center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/files\/2020\/01\/action-verbs.pdf\"><strong>Transferable Skill Sets and Action Verbs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Purpose of a Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A resume summarizes your education, experiences, and qualifications as they relate to your goals. The primary purpose of a resume is to provide the prospective employer with a first impression of you and your experiences. It is not necessary to include every single experience in your background. Therefore, your resume should call attention to your experiences, skills and accomplishments that are most relevant to the opportunity you are applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike a resume, a CV encapsulates your educational and academic background, including teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, and affiliations. CVs are appropriate for graduate school applications and academic positions such as faculty openings and assistantships; also, CVs are used for grant, scholarship, and fellowship applications. Note that if you are applying to a postition outside of the US, a CV is a common synonym for a resume. <\/span><b>Reference the \u201cHow to Write a CV\u201d section below for specific instructions on how to create a CV.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resume Format and Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most common resume format is in reverse chronological order in which education and experience (both paid and unpaid) are listed with the most recent and working backwards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider using a traditional font (such as Times New Roman) and resist the urge to get too creative; however there are industries and employers where this could apply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use a minimum font size of 10-point, and a maximum of 12-point; font size should be consistent throughout your resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be selective when using bold, italics, underlining, and capitalization to emphasize words and headings; overuse will distract from its effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use white space and consistent formatting to create a document that flows smoothly and is aesthetically pleasing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid using tables to format your resume; tables can alter text alignment, making revisions frustrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never include graphics or a photo of yourself when applying for positions in the US<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t forget to put your name clearly at the top<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><b>Content<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep the target job or internship description in mind when writing your resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give more space and emphasis to the aspects of your experience that are most pertinent to the position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically, resumes written by college students and recent graduates are limited to one page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two page resumes are the exception and are appropriate if you are applying to a scientific or scholarly research position or graduate school. Longer resumes are also appropriate for certain industries where extensive experience such as community engagement or performing arts is relevant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Contact Information (required)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use your full name and set it apart from the body of the resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your physical address is not necessary on a resume. For security reasons, you may want to exclude your address from you resume if you are uploading it to online job boards.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List one telephone number where you can be reached at all times, and where you have an appropriate voicemail greeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Include your Bates email address or create a new email address dedicated to your job search; whichever you use, be sure to check it regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education (required)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List the name(s) of college(s) attended (including off-campus study), location (city and state or <\/span>country), degree or certificate received (spell out Bachelor of Arts or Science), expected date of completion, major\/minor\/concentration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Include your senior thesis with one-line that includes the title (even if it is in the proposal phase)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High school is optional on a resume. Include the name of your high school if you are an underclass student or if it is relevant to your career or geographic pursuits; it is fine to leave high school out if you need space to emphasize newer college experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While your grade point average (GPA) is generally not required on a resume, many employers, specifically in finance and consulting, require the GPA be included. If the job description lists a required minimum GPA, then you should include your GPA on the resume, referencing the Bates 4.0 scale. Otherwise, only include your GPA if it enhances your qualifications (generally above a 3.5); see a Purposeful Work advisor if you are uncertain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honors &amp; Recognition (optional)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This section can stand alone or can be included as part of your education section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List academic honors (e.g., Dean\u2019s List,) athletic honors (e.g., Fall All-NESCAC) and any achievements that demonstrate academic excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Senior thesis may be included here, especially if you were selected to complete an honors thesis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide a brief description of any awards received; include relevant dates and organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Experience (required)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This section shows how your work experience relates to your career or job choice and demonstrates to the employer that you have the skills necessary to do the work. Include relevant experiences and skills gained from any of the following: full-time, summer, and part-time work, internships, field work, special research projects, unpaid\/volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. Here are some tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experience should be listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent experience at the top; always include dates and location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lead off with the name of the employer or organization and then your job title (e.g. intern, volunteer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emphasize experiences that illustrate your strengths, interests and transferable skills (e.g., leadership, communication, research, customer service)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the job description to help focus on the most relevant required skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using bullet points, lead with action verbs to describe your responsibilities (e.g., researched, created); see list of action verbs on the last page of this guide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verb tense will depend upon whether or not you are currently performing the tasks stated, i.e., use present-tense verbs for current experiences and past-tense for past experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highlight the results of your work by describing the outcomes or impact&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quantify your experience if possible (e.g., number of people involved, amount of money raised)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may end each bullet point with or without a period, however, you must be consistent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Activities (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This section is important for liberal arts students and recent graduates; it adds depth to your resume by showing commitment and involvement outside of academic coursework and employment<\/li>\n<li>Include leadership positions and membership in clubs, organizations, and\/or athletics<\/li>\n<li>Illustrate how you progressed (e.g., member to the president, writer to the editor)<\/li>\n<li>Briefly elaborate on your role(s) and provide descriptions of activities that require explanation<\/li>\n<li>Know your audience: readers outside of the Bates community will not be familiar with the terms \u201cMount David Summit\u201d or \u201cShort Term\u201d; include brief explanations when necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills and Interests (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highlight special skills that are applicable to the type of job sought; these could include foreign language proficiency (e.g., highly proficient in Spanish) computer, technical, scientific and\/or artistic skills, or special certifications<\/li>\n<li>Include any specific interests not otherwise noted on your resume that you want prospective employers to know about you (e.g., extensive global travel experience, skiing, ballroom dancing)<\/li>\n<li>After you decide what you will include in this section, choose an appropriate heading name (e.g., Skills and Interests, Interests and Achievements)<\/li>\n<li>Personal data such as religious affiliation, marital status, and date of birth should not be included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips for Resume Success<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be honest, but don\u2019t be humble &#8211; show off how amazing and qualified you truly are!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emphasize measurable results and accomplishments with facts and figures whenever possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be consistent in your use of headings, verbs, grammar, hyphens, indentations, and bullets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid use of pronouns (I, my, etc.,) and abbreviations (except the two-letter code for states)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimize use of articles (the, an, a) and prepositions (of, for, in, with)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check for and eliminate misspelled words, typos, and grammatical errors &#8211; this is SO IMPORTANT!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Update your resume each time you change responsibilities and\/or gain experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save your resume as both a Word and PDF document. Review and check for any visible edits, redlines or formatting discrepancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save your resume with a relevant document name: \u201cJoanna Bates \u2013 Resume \u2013 Research Assistant\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow employer guidelines on the type of document accepted for online applications. Use a PDF version when emailing your resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use a separate document for references. After asking permission, list two to three professional contacts (supervisors, professors, coaches) who will speak positively about your contributions.&nbsp; Include name, organization, title, email address, and phone number.&nbsp; Do not include references with your application unless requested<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Get Started Step 1 &#8211; Brainstorm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List your jobs, major activities, educational experiences, and accomplishments during the last five years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Describe your experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Think about the skills you used in each job\/activity and choose action verbs (attached list) which most accurately describe your responsibilities and accomplishments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focus on how you added value to the organization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Organize your information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Determine the best way to group your experiences and choose appropriate section headings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your most relevant experiences should be included nearer the top of the page to catch the reader\u2019s eyes, even if they are not the most recent experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose a style that best suits your needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3 &#8211; Format your information by writing a draft<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select substantive action verbs to lead off each experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decide how best to emphasize certain pieces of information (e.g. job title, employer) with the use of bold type, italics, and\/or capitalization; but make sure not to over-use certain formatting that can reduce the importance of different information (e.g. too much bold or underlining)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concise yet specific language is most effective<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4 \u2013 Have your resume reviewed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to have your resume reviewed by the Bates Center for Purposeful Work. You can come to drop-ins without an appointment or make an appointment with PW Advisor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can be helpful to share your resume with someone who works in your field of interest, such as an internship supervisor, Bates alumni, or another type of networking contact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 5 &#8211; Polish your resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proofread: your resume needs to be free of any typos or grammatical errors. Note that is should be done throughout the process as well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It often takes a few drafts to refine what you have written<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your resume is dynamic \u2013 it will change often as you gain experience, apply for different positions, and determine your career path<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bates Center for Purposeful Work <b>Assistance<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re here for you! We offer drop-in resume reviews with Purposeful Work Peer Advisors whenever classes are in session; see our website for a full schedule of Drop-In Hours. You can also email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:purposefulwork@bates.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">purposefulwork@bates.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or schedule an appointment on Handshake with one of our professional staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 6\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 8\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 9\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 10\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 13\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>When and how to write a Creative Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A creative resume is only appropriate for creative positions, and it allows you to showcase your personality and aesthetic flare while highlighting your creative skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meaningful Creative Resume Tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several excellent software programs you can use to create your resume template (e.g., Adobe InDesign, or you can use existing creative templates from Canva.com, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creative resumes must be clean, easy to read, and well-designed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Include your digital presence on your creative resume (e.g., online portfolio, Instagram feed, LinkedIn, Tumblr blog, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s vitally important to know whether or not a creative resume will be acceptable for a specific field or company; if you\u2019re not sure, consult with staff at the Bates Center for Purposeful Work who can help you get advice from knowledgeable alumni in the field<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 14\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\"><hr>\n<p><b>Federal Resumes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While accomplishing many of the same goals as traditional resumes, federal resumes differ from traditional private sector resumes in many ways. One major difference is federal resumes can be up to 2 pages. Without the restrictions of a 1 page resume you can, and should be, far more in depth about the skills, duties, and responsibilities associated with your professional experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though we encourage you to emphasize your knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position you are applying for on all resumes, it is even more important on federal resumes to make sure your resume clearly reflects as many of the necessary qualifications as possible. This may mean tweaking your resume more consistently to reflect the specific job requirements for the positions you are applying for.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lastly, federal resumes require some additional personal information you may not need to include on traditional resumes including citizenship status, veteran status, and supervisor contact information. There is also some prohibited personal information, such as pictures, which will disqualify your application immediately. We encourage you to review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/application\/documents\/resume\/what-to-include\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USAJOBS resume guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more about building a federal resume.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit\">When and how to write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 15\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a detailed overview of your accomplishments, especially those most relevant to academia. It is typically used when pursuing a job in academia or research and is usually 2 or 3 pages in length for someone in the beginning stages of a graduate school career. Like resumes, information within sections of a CV is usually organized in reverse chronological order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A typical CV will include the following information:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Name and Contact Information<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Education<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a list of degrees earned or in progress, institutions, and years of graduation. You should also include the title of your thesis or capstone project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Grants, Honors and Awards<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a list of grants received, honors you have earned, and awards you have received for teaching or service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Publications and Presentations<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">published articles, as well as presentations given at conferences or the Mt. David Summit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Employment and Experience<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">teaching experience, laboratory experience, field experience, volunteer work, leadership, or other relevant experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scholarly or Professional Memberships<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a listing of the professional organizations of which you are a member. If you have held an office or position, indicate here or leave for the experience section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>References<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a list of persons who have agreed to write letters of recommendations for you including their contact information. Listing references is optional. 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