Resumes and Cover Letters For PhD Students When should I use a resume, and when should I use a CV? Think about who will be reading your resume. For academic jobs, you use a CV so that people in your field will appreciate the specifics of your research and

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An academic cover letter is one of the documents you may be required to submit as part of a PhD application. It should complement your academic CV and explain why you are applying. PhD cover letters provide an opportunity to write with greater flexibility