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Aug 30: Architecture/Design/Engineering/Technology/Science
Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009
Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on
personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university
accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !
Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,
and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,
scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting
problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing
the discussion when appropriate
KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating
advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR
1. Resumes have different structure than CVs
2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume
Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
• Chronological
• Combination
How Is a Resume Structured?
Format:• Most widely used style• Information presented in reverse chronological order
Uses: • Highlights progressive work experience• Best for those who have significant experience in the field
where they are seeking a jobProblems: • Less effective if changing careers or have little work
experience • Older but relevant experience may be overlooked
Resume Type: Chronological
• See VersatilePhD
Resume Type: Chronological
Format:
• Experiences are given in reverse chronology but are arranged by type of experience (e.g. communication experience, leadership experience)
Uses:
• Accentuates your skills
• Draws direct parallels with skills in job ads
• Helpful if you are applying for a wide range of jobs
Problems:
• Can be difficult to fit one experience into just one category
Resume Type: Combination
• See VersatilePhD
Resume Type: Combination
Course Projects
Building Airflow Rates: An International Analysis Oct-Nov 2013 Building Design and Analysis Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Collaborated with three classmates to analyze airflow rates in three buildings by creating a project timeline, enforcing project deadlines, and writing code in C++
• Built excellent rapport with teammates by scheduling regular meetings, helping others with problems, and giving constructive criticism
• Conducted literature search and interviewed four international experts to identify airflow rates specific to Russian, Ghanaian, and Thai urban environments
Creative, collaborative PhD researcher seeking to use strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to provide innovative client solutions as a management consultant.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Ph.D. Major field: Comparative Literature Minor fields: Asian Studies, History May 2014 University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco Visiting Researcher Sept 2011-Aug 2012 Yale University, New Haven, CT M.A. Major: English Minor: Asian Studies May 2009
Reed College, Portland, OR B.A. Major: English Minor: History May 2007 Summa cum laude
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Narratives of Personal and National Identities in the Moroccan Diaspora Sept. 2010-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY • Analyzing 40 novels from the Moroccan diaspora, written in Arabic and French, to identify influences of colonialism on
personal and national identities • Wrote two successful grant proposals, totaling $30,000, to support research and travel to two archives in three countries • Writing, editing, and copyediting a 200-page manuscript • Organized year-long international research trip by researching visa requirements, booking flights and university
accommodations, developing a project schedule, and identifying project goals !
Seeing the Seer: Understanding the (Dis)advantages of Narrative Subjectivity May 2008-May 2009 Master’s Thesis, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Developed thesis topic by conducting literature review with 4 electronic databases, interviewing 6 professors and 2 librarians,
and analyzing over 100 texts • Invented streamlined note-taking and referencing system with Microsoft Excel!• Wrote, edited, and copyedited 16 drafts of 100-page manuscript !• Delivered two invited oral presentations at two premier conferences in the field!• Received fellowship (including full tuition and stipend) based on academic excellence!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Co-organizer of Annual English Department Conference Jun 2008-May 2009 English Department, Yale University, New Haven, CT • Co-organized conference with one Yale professor by managing conference logistics, including; registration, advertising,
scheduling, and catering • Oversaw a team of 6 Yale graduate students by delegating tasks, creating and enforcing deadlines for tasks, troubleshooting
problems, and negotiating conflicts • Moderated two controversial panel discussions by monitoring the time, summarizing conflicting points of view, and refocusing
the discussion when appropriate
KRRC Radio Station Manager Sept 2005-May 2007 Reed College Radio, Reed College, Portland, NY • Scheduled 45 radio hosts per week based on availability, level of experience, and show personalities • Raised over $10,000 in sponsorship support from 15 local businesses by holding one-on-one meetings and negotiating
advertising rates • Identified three areas to improve course content and created a 10-page handout to address common misconceptions about CPR
1. Resumes have different structure than CV
2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume
3. You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume
Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
Employers typically desire the following core competencies*:
• Content knowledge
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork (including leadership) and collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Ethics and social responsibility
*Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are they really ready to work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21stCentury U.S. Workforce.Retrieved from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF09-29-06.pdf
What Skills Do Employers Want?
1. Resumes have different structure than CV
2. There’s different ways you can represent yourself on a resume
3. You have to understand what an employer wants when you make your resume
4. You need to break down your CV’s job titles and accomplishments into action verbs
Consequences of the CV-Resume Differences
CV to Resume
Service and Volunteer ActivitiesPhD Admissions Committee Member 2008
PhD Admissions Committee Member 2008Comparative Literature Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY•Analyzed 15 PhD student application essays and academic records according to admissions criteria and identified top 7 applicants •Persuaded five-member faculty committee in 15-minute oral presentation to accept 7 applicants
• Opinions vary; everyone who looks at your resume is looking for something specific
• Put most important information on the first page• Use clear, easy-to-understand language• Past tense vs. present tense• Use at least 11 point font size