Resume Best Practices
Resume versus CV
A resume intends to be a brief and targeted highlight of professional accomplishments. It emphasizes transferable skills and related experiences. It is used primarily for positions in industry and non-profit sectors. A hybrid document with elements from both a CV and resume is common for government positions.
Career Development Lingo
For Current Postdocs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is here to provide all current UMD postdocs with the support they need to thrive during their postdoc and beyond. Whether you’ve been a postdoc at UMD for six months or three years, there is always more to learn about how OPA supports postdocs, the types of programs and resources we offer, and some of the services available to postdocs across UMD.
For Faculty & Staff
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides resources to faculty and staff who supervise or otherwise support postdocs on campus.
Postdoctoral training is often a period of rapid change, both professionally and personally. As mentors to postdocs, UMD faculty and staff have the opportunity to offer critical support during this exciting and challenging time in a scholar’s career.
For New Postdocs
Welcome, new postdocs! You may be new to the University of Maryland or just new to being a postdoc. Either way, the links on this page can help you get started! They provide information about the UMD policies and procedures that apply to postdocs, the kinds of resources and support that are available to you as a postdoc at UMD, and how you can organize your time as a postdoc to get ready for the next stage of your career.
For Prospective Postdocs
Welcome! We’re delighted that you’re considering a postdoctoral position at the University of Maryland!
You may have some questions about what a postdoc position will be like, or whether a particular position is right for you. You may also be wondering how to find postdoc positions in your field.
We hope that the following resources can serve as a starting point to help you learn more about postdoctoral positions at UMD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctoral Career Pathways Conference (2018-Present)
The Doctoral Career Pathways Conference is a unique opportunity for UMD graduate students and postdocs to learn about available career paths and network with UMD alumni. Professional development activities will also be available for students and postdocs to review their resumes, take care of their mental health, and get a professional headshot.
This event brings together alumni, current doctoral students, and postdocs to: