Resume or CV is the first impression of who you are, when you are applying for new positions. Your resume should communicate your specialty in a precise and accurate manner. This post explains in simple terms "do's and don'ts", to help you with formulating your resume. 1. Choosing a template Select a simple resume template. Resumes need to be simple and to the point. They are usually reviewed at a glance, so you want to make sure the most important points are highlighted and put at the top of the page. A ny simple template without too many colors and flashy logos should work just fine. At the end of this post, you can find a few resume examples, including my own resume. My resume is made in LaTeX, as some research positions might prefer that you use LaTeX for your resume. 2. Length It does not matter how long your resume is, as long as the content matches the job description requirements. Unless the page count is specified on a job description (in case someone still ...
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