I’m in the middle of updating my information so I can apply for research positions predominantly in academic institutions.
The first question is, should I be using a résumé or CV? The general guide for a résumé to be only one page doesn’t seem long enough to really get all my info on it. But at the same time, I don’t want to drone on and on.
Second, what would be the best way to handle a withdrawal from grad school? I recently had to withdraw from medical school due to a previously undiagnosed anxiety disorder. Is stating that too much information. On the one hand I don’t want them thinking I was failing out, because I did quite well in the course work. On the other, I don’t want them worrying over my ability to interact with co-workers.
I’m not an HR guru, so I’ll defer to the opinion of someone who is. But in the interest of kicking off the thread:
For a research-oriented position, use a CV, or at least stretch the resume format to multiple pages to include research papers and academic experience. Presumably someone might like to know more specifics about your research and publishing experience than you can fit on a single page.
For your educational background, I would list each school, dates of attendance, degree awarded, and GPA. Since you didn’t receive a degree from your med school, you just list school, dates of attendance, and GPA. It’s not necessary to mention why you withdrew on the CV, but be prepared for an interviewer to ask the question.