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Preparing a CV and Portfolio

Preparing a CV and Portfolio. Prof. Armand R. Tanguay, Jr. University of Southern California Departments of Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering; Neuroscience Graduate Program. Communication Skills: The Traditional View. Professional Achievements +

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Preparing a CV and Portfolio

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  1. Preparing a CV and Portfolio Prof. Armand R. Tanguay, Jr. University of Southern California Departments of Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering; Neuroscience Graduate Program

  2. Communication Skills:The Traditional View Professional Achievements + Communication Skills Professional Impact =

  3. Communication Skills:The Real Story Professional Achievements x Communication Skills Professional Impact = (Not a good thing if this term is ~ 0)

  4. The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). I • Basic Contact Information • Current mailing address and telephone number • Education • College and university only • Thesis topic and thesis advisor • Research Interests • Key areas of past or current investigation • Publications • Journal articles • Book chapters • Conference proceedings manuscripts

  5. The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). II • Presentations • Conferences • University • Teaching Experience • Courses taught or assisted in • Special courses taken (e.g., GRSC 850) • Service Activities • Student organizations and leadership positions • Professional organizations • Community service

  6. The Key Elements of anEffective Cover Letter • Clear Statement of Intentions • What is it that you really want to do, based on what you have done so far? • Application in response to position posting • Application in response to colleague’s suggestion • Indication of Specific Institutional Understanding • Interactions with specific faculty members • Appreciation of specific academic disciplines or programs that are well-matched to your interests • Unique Capabilities and Characteristics • Interdisciplinary research • Unusual preparation for a teaching position • Match of personal style to the institutional character

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