URGENT help required: A question about CV

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  1. FutureDBA

    FutureDBA Guest

    Hello everyone,

    I have done some undergraduate coursework (completed 5 semesters). Can I include this in my CV, or does it look stupid?
     
  2. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I would include it as "additional studies in XXX"
     
  3. cookderosa

    cookderosa Resident Chef

    Stupid or not, it's on my CV (but not on my resume). Here is a copy/paste

    Black Hawk College, Moline, IL
     Credit. Undergraduate Transfer Coursework. 2007
    • GPA 4.0 out of 4.0

    University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
     Credit. Undergraduate Transfer Coursework. 1992
    • GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
     
  4. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    I think the master cook has a point: resume - NO; CV - Maybe. Unless you list it as "transfer," I think it would open more questions than might be worth. For instance, since I only completed about 1/4 of the coursework for an MDiv, I would never list that on a CV or resume.
     
  5. FutureDBA

    FutureDBA Guest

    Thanks Randell. I appreciate your prompt response.
     
  6. FutureDBA

    FutureDBA Guest

    Thanks Jennifer. I always thought CV and Resume mean the same thing :confused:
     
  7. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    For a CV, think comprehensive. You would include every jot and tittle of everything you ever published, presented, etc.

    A resume, on the other hand, should be one-page, scannable, and directed along the lines of your specific occupational objective.
     
  8. edowave

    edowave Active Member

    In some parts of the world, it is. In the US however a CV is usually much longer and more detailed. It is generally used to apply for academic or research positions. A resume is about 1 or 2 pages and use for most jobs.

    If you have a masters, I wouldn't bother putting undergrad coursework on a resume, but that's just me.
     
  9. StevenKing

    StevenKing Active Member

    Since this is the last day of school (yay...too many snow days) and I have administered, graded, and posted all my finals and/or grades, I have a lot of time to read in this forum.

    To include undergrad or not, really depends upon the type of resume. Certainly those with no experience might chronicle the depth/breadth of their education to present competency. Otherwise, I think there is only utility in listing what one has finished, as opposed to "undergraduate studies in xxx."
     
  10. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator


    I would add the "additional studies in xxx" as part of the cover letter but not the resume. For a CV, I would include it under education.
     
  11. cookderosa

    cookderosa Resident Chef

    >>

    My resume is always 1 page, no matter how many experiences I accumulate. My CV is 7 and growing.
    Even though I have had the same employer for 17 years, supposing I were to apply somewhere else- industry would get my resume, academic jobs would get my CV. If I accidental sent my CV to a restaurant, it would ruin my street cred :)
     
  12. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    I had a feeling chefs and hip-hop artists had something in common besides having attitude. :eek:
     
  13. cookderosa

    cookderosa Resident Chef

    >>

    oh man, I wanted to come up with a really cool rap for you, but the only "wrap" I know is comes with chips and a pickle.
     
  14. iqti2n

    iqti2n Guest

    you can

    keep it if you are undergoing the course now also. In resume you can mention as course not completed status........
     

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