While many international students refer to their resume as a "CV", in the U.S. a resume and CV have notable differences. A resume is a 1-2 page document which includes your most recent and relevant achievements to submit to positions in industry. A CV is a more inclusive, lengthier document used for applications to positions in research and academia. Below are resources for helpful guidance.
- Watch our How to Write a Winning Resume Playlist. This is an on-demand recording of our Resume Workshop, which answers many common questions.
- Read through our Resume Handout. Pay particular attention to pages 5 and 6 to learn how to write strong bullet points and see a list of helpful verbs to start your bullet points with. Look through sample resumes , beginning on page 13, for inspiration on how to organize your resume.
- Activate your Quinncia account and review the AI-powered feedback it provides you.
- If you need help revising your resume, schedule an appointment with our office on Handshake or visit 1131 Martin Hall 8:30-4:30am.
It can be difficult to navigate the job search. Below are some resources to get you started.
- Handshake is our online job portal. Explore Handshake to see resources, schedule appointments with career advisors, view jobs, research companies, and find workshops/recruiter events. See all the details about Handshake on our Job Boards webpage. While you're there, check out additional external job boards.
- You do not need to visit our office to apply to on campus jobs. Refrain from visiting campus offices in person to ask for a job.
- Make note of our career fair dates. You can view career fair dates on our website.
- Attend relevant orientation sessions in addition to your required departmental, grad school, and immigration meetings. ISSS offers a career development series that is especially helpful as you prepare for study, work, and life in the U.S. You can register on iTerp.
- Use Quinncia to leverage AI-powered feedback on your resume, LinkedIn, and interview/elevator pitch skills.
- Join UMD's LinkedIn International Students & Alumni Network Group.
- Learn what to expect by viewing employment outcomes for past students.
- Meeting people and making friends that grew up in the U.S. can help you gain insight into U.S. culture. Employers want to hire students who have developed interpersonal skills, not just technical expertise. Start building a network of friends with similar interests by