Sample Research Fellow CV Sample

Renee Hartman

123 Aitkin St, Dallas, Texas, 06140 819-225-4355 rhartman@gmail.com


EDUCATION

University of Texas
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2011, summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2011, summa cum laude
Cumulative GPA 3.87

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2010 - January 2011

University of Texas Dallas, Tx
McNair Scholar under Dr. Ken Collier, UT Political Science Department

February 2010 - May 2011

World Literature Abroad Norman, OK
Intern

September 2007 - June 2010

University of Texas Dallas, TX
Research Assistant in Social Psychology Lab

June 2008 - August 2008

Brown for U.S. Congress Arlington, TX
Intern

January 2005 - July 2010

Texas Army National Guard Dallas, TX
Sergeant/Squad Leader/Instructor

June 2000 - June 2004

United States Navy Fort Hood, TX
Petty Officer Second Class/Naval Aircrew

HONORS AND AWARDS

Outstanding Research Presentation, McNair Research Conference, 2011; McNair Scholar, 2010-2011; College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Scholar, 2007-2011; Top Psychology Student in Statistics, 2008-2009; Outstanding Honors College Ambassador, 2008-2009; European Union as a Global Actor, Scholarship, Summer 2009; Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 2005-2006

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

College of Arts and Sciences

Honors College

Psychology Club

Phi Theta Kappa, State College

COMPUTER SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Access. Working knowledge of SAS and SPSS statistical software.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

N.E.W. (National Education for Women) Leadership Institute, May 2010; UT Leadership Summit, February 2007, January 2010; Completed CITI training course (Research Ethics), August 2009; Hatton W. Sumners Student Leadership Conference, UT-Austin, February 2009; Pipeline to Politics, NEW Leadership Conference, March 2006, January 2008; UT Leadership Summit, February 2007, January 2010; Completed Live to Lead Leadership Development program, 2006 – 2007; Introduction to Leadership in Creative Thinking, January 2006; Diamond Leadership "Get in the Game" seminar, April 2006; Phi Theta Kappa Regional Leadership Conference, June 2006

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY SERVICE

January 2011 - May 2011

Community After School Program Norman, OK

February 2007 - December 2008

Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Oklahoma City, OK

March 2008

Habitat for Humanity Lake Charles, LA

July 2001 - January 2003

Tinker AFB Chapel Youth Program Tinker AFB, OK

Sample Research Fellow CV Sample

This CV has been tailored specifically to win a national scholarship for a studying a Master's degree abroad. Prestigous scholarships and fellowships receive hundreds of applicants each year. Therefore, your CV needs to show a pattern in academic, professional, and personal life, which indicated the logical next step in your life is for you to complete your proposed project. Think of it as though the only thing holding you back from completing your life's mission is the financial backing of this scholarship.

Note what is mentioned and what is left off the resume.

Each item and bullet point convenes strengths that would make the applicant sucessful abroad: leadership experience, domonstrated history and interest in target country (Mexico), ability adapting to new environments (military), etc...

Also notice that little is mentioned about the applicant's time in the US Navy. Since this position does not relate to the applicants future, only the security clearance level is listed. This creates intrigue and implies a trustworthy person. Leaving things off a CV and/or tailor each position to what you want to do is essential to creating the image of an ideal candidate.


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