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Most universities require a resumé or CV as part of the visa application & lodgement process. A well-crafted resumé will help you stand out from other applicants especially when applying to highly ranked and prestigious universities. A resumé should follow a formal structure and layout. A synergy should exist between your previous academic and work experience and your intended area of study. This information should also be evidenced in your SoP. Make sure to review “What NOT to include” before submitting your documentation. Download your FREE Resume Guidelines & Template below.
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This document can be used when submitting your documents to a universities admissions team or when applying for a student visa. Make sure you invest the necessary time to achieve the best possible results. Always speak to an experienced education counsellor prior to submitting your documents, you don’t want a visa rejection!
Tips & Tricks
•Emphasise your previous academic background. Highlight any notable academic achievements or awards received you may have received. If you are applying for research level programs include your citations in academic papers and / or journals.
•Only include jobs that align with your future studies and career goals. Describe what skills and experiences you have developed and how these will benefit the university.
•Ensure all jobs describe the duties performed and the outcomes achieved. All outcomes should adhere to the SMART principle {Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound}. For example, “55.2% increase in year-on-year sales from New Delhi from October 2021 vs October 2020.”
•Provide context and evidence for any volunteering and / or internships completed, include reference letters and / or contact details where possible.
•Include your participation in relevant extracurricular activities. For example, clubs, societies, volunteering, and community services.
•If you have relevant leadership experience this should be include. Reference any positions held within a club, society, sports team, or leadership positions held within the workplace. This information should be captured within your SoP, scholarship application and resumé.
•Include in your resumé the names and job titles of your pre-approved references. Do not include their contact details unless requested by the university or future employer.
What NOT to Include
•Do not include your date of birth.
•Do not include the dates when you graduated from school or university.
•Do not include a picture of yourself.
•Do not include your religious or political affiliations.
•Do not discuss your financial circumstances unless relevant to your individual case.
•Do not include the phone number or email address of your references unless requested. {Always request permission from your referees prior to submitting their names and details}.
•Do not include negative comments about previous employers or individuals.
•Do not include a solid block of text. Use succinct paragraphs and bullet points.
•Remove items that are unnecessary to the proposed area of study / job.
•Ensure you keep to a consistent format and use the FREE Resumé Template provided above.
•Ensure study gaps are accounted for and evidenced in appendices.
•Ensure spelling of institutions, jobs and companies are accurate.
•Ensure all outcomes adhere to the SMART principle.
I hope you found the information on our Resume / CV blog useful. StudyOverseasNow.com are overseas education consultants that specialize in providing expert advice throughout the consultation and application process. If you would like to study abroad and hope to secure a significant scholarship or study grant book a FREE Consultation with an experienced education & career counsellor to find out what overseas study options are available. We look forward to helping you start your journey to a brighter future.
