In Propelling Careers Podcast Episode 14, Jim and Lauren continue with resume advice (following on from Episodes 12 and 13) and at the end, Jim and Lauren provide some critique to their CV and resume. This episode covers topics such as:  

• Why it’s important to update your document on aregular basis (hint… it’s not just for job searching)
• Is there a preferred order for how to listinformation in a CV or resume?  Jim’sbook, making the most of the Postdoc, https://www.amazon.com/Making-Most-Postdoc-James-Gould/dp/1032246782highlights a few points for this also.
• What order are recruiters reading the experience section in a resume?
• Content is important but it’s also important to zoomout an make sure the resume and CV is appealingto the eye
• Should social media links be included in aresume or CV?
• Be intentional about what story you want to sharewith your resume or CV and ensure it aligns with your career interests
• What should people highlight if they are movinginto a different field or area from what they have focused on previously?
• What do you do if you have gap years?
• Should people make their resume look artistic?
• How do you deal with acronyms in a resume?
• Do you need to meet minimum requirements in ajob add?
• What about the idea of being overqualified for arole?
• What document is best to use for jobapplications?  Word, PDF, other?  

We hope you enjoy listening!

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences.