Are you tired of sending CVs to different departments and failing to get a response from them? If yes, this blog is for you, where we will tell you how to make an irresistible CV and help you land your desired PhD position. Keep reading!

1. Contact Information:

This is the first section of your CV. It is a common saying that a perfect start makes your journey smoother and more manageable. Here are a few tips for writing this section:

  • Keep it professional and precise.
  • Add your full name, address and phone number.
  • Add a professional email with your name in it. It gives a better impression.

2. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬:

Online presence is significant today. The first thing that you will want to do is add links to your profile. These links can be used as a reference by your assessor to make a connection and see whether you fit the position. Adding links to your personal information will:

  • Enhance your online availability.
  • Show the assessor that he has already worked in the respective field.
  • More links are there better the impact on the assessor.

3.  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 interests:

In this section, you will mention your research journey. A few tips for writing it better are:

  • Summarize your research journey in 2 to 3 lines.
  • Highlight areas in detail where you are keenly interested.
  • Use keywords that are mentioned in the advertisement to elevate your case.

4. Educational Background:

After researching your interest, you will add your educational details to your CV. Here are a few tips:

  • Add your educational background in reserve chronological order from most recent to ancient.
  • Add the institute’s name, year of passing and your major(field of study).
  • Marks are usually not required here but will have a better visual impact on the assessor if mentioned.

5. Awards and Honors:

  • Mention your awards, scholarships and grants that you have received.
  • Include details about the year you received the award, the institute you attended then, and the award’s name.

6. Objective:

This section describes what you are best at and have achieved up until now. It is generally not required because the assessor will judge you based on your qualifications. If your objective doesn’t match the description of the position you have applied for, it will have the impression that you haven’t read all the descriptions and have sent your default CV, which is often sent to everyone. This will give the assessor a wrong impression.

7. 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:

It gives your assessor direct permission to check the links that you want him to check. It provides online access to your degrees, academics and other prestigious achievements you want your assessor to know about. Here are a few things that you should hyperlink for a better approach:

  • Link your contact information.
  • Highlight your cover letter if you have it digitally.
  • Link your academically relevant credentials.

These days, hyperlinks are usually avoided because of formatting issues. If your assessor lacks online access, your hyperlinks won’t work and will frustrate him more.

8. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬:

 Keep it short and precise. Don’t write lengthy paragraphs about your strengths. Here are a few tips on how to write this section:

  • Mention your technical and research-related skills.
  • Add details about your computer skills, software mastery or Data analysis skills.
  • If you know any foreign language, mention it in bold letters, as many others won’t.

9. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Everyone will ask about your research publication and data analysis skills these days. If you know, it is a double plus point in your CV. Here are a few tips:

  • List past research publications, internships or lab positions (in reserve chronological pattern)
  • Describe your role and responsibility in each project.
  • Mention research methodologies that you are familiar with or have used recently.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐕:

Once you are finished writing your CV, you must send it to two experienced people who know the latest format and trends for writing a CV.

This will:

  • Help you polish your CV.
  • An expert eye will omit any grammatical or other mistakes.

These basics will help you write a CV that will stand out. Always remember that simplicity is vital. Don’t complicate simple things, making it difficult for the assessor to assess. Always be simple, clear and precise in your writing. Here are some additional tips to get your cv / resume noticed quickly.

Sample Masters / PhD CV

Your Name:

Contact Information:

  • Email: Add an email address with your name. It sounds more professional.
  • Phone: The phone number that you have assessed every time should be used in this space.

Research Interests

As per the above guidelines, you should fill this area.

Education

  • University Name, City Name, Year of Graduation.
    • Ph.D. (Mention your field)
    • Highlight any distinction.
  • University Name, City Name, Year of Graduation.
    • Details of Master’s Degree.
    • Mention every detail possible related to this degree.
  • University Name, City Name, Year of Graduation.
    • Bachelor’s degree and add details.

Research Experience

  • Research project, Lab and University related to this lab.
    • Fill this area as per the above guidelines.
  • Further experience if you want to mention further.

Teaching Experience:

  • Teaching Experience, Course name, University, City, Year:
    • Explain in detail what your experience was in the above place.

Awards & Honors

  • Award name, University Name and Year.
  • Scholarship Name, University Name and Year.

Skills

  • Mention every skill that you think is helpful in full detail.

Professional Memberships

  • Mention your association with any governing body in detail.

References

  • Available upon request.

When you are sending cv to professors before that you need to write then email to get acceptance letter from them, a guide to do that is here.

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