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What Belongs on a Resume?

What Belongs on a Resume?

While resumes are almost always only one-page long, their content can vary greatly depending on the position to which you’re applying. Here is a list of common sections to include on your resume.
Urban Ed in Racial Justice (feat. Natalia Ortiz)

Urban Ed in Racial Justice (feat. Natalia Ortiz)

Natalia Ortiz is Director of Programs at The Center for Racial Justice in Education, a nonprofit based out of New York City. She earned her PhD in Urban Education at the Graduate Center.
Revising Your Resume in 7 Steps

Revising Your Resume in 7 Steps

There are many ways to make your resume shine a little brighter. Take another look at your resume and consider these seven editing tips to improve your job-search document.
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile

Once you are on LinkedIn and have something that resembles a profile, your next step is optimization. Profile optimization makes it more likely that you will be found by others and approached for career and networking opportunities.
Semester Checklist for Career Success

Semester Checklist for Career Success

The start of the semester is a great time to routinely update and organize your job search materials. Even if you don't plan on going on the job market for several more semesters, taking these steps now will save you time and stress when you do begin your job hunt.
Brainstorming for Your Academic Cover Letter

Brainstorming for Your Academic Cover Letter

Although a graduate degree no longer guarantees you a faculty position, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. What it does mean, however, is that you must be able to show potential employers the skills and experiences that make you stand out from other applicants.
Chemistry in Life Science Consulting (feat. Kishore Gangangari)

Chemistry in Life Science Consulting (feat. Kishore Gangangari)

Kishore Gangangari earned his PhD in chemistry from the Graduate Center. He is a life science consultant at Charles Rivers Associates, a global consulting firm that provides expertise on litigation, business strategy, and government policies.
Community Service in Graduate School

Community Service in Graduate School

Participating in volunteer work and community service can be a great addition to your graduate school experience. New York City has a particularly large number of opportunities for people who are ready to help.
Building Your CV and Resume While in Graduate School

Building Your CV and Resume While in Graduate School

Regardless of whether you would like to pursue a tenure-track faculty position or a career in industry, there are many steps you can take to begin building your CV or resume while in graduate school that can help your job documents stand out later.
Biochemistry in R&D Management (feat. Ma Sha)

Biochemistry in R&D Management (feat. Ma Sha)

Ma Sha is head of the bioprocess application labs at Eppendorf, a biotech company that develops products for laboratories around the world. He earned his PhD from the biochemistry program at the Graduate Center.
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