Guide to Writing a Resume for Applying and Gaining Admission from Universities

Generally, it is not possible to introduce a single version or format for academic resumes. But it is better to have a strong and effective academic resume  that includes the following sections, respectively:

1. Personal and Contact Information – Contact Information
2. Academic Records – Education Section
3. Research Publication
4. Research Areas of Interest – Fields of Interest
5. Conferences and Conferences – Conferences Attended
6. Teaching Experience 7
. Awards and Honors
 8. Work Experiences 9
. Languages and Skills
10. Individual Interests

In academic resumes, we first state academic and research backgrounds, and at the end, we discuss work experiences and skills.

1. Personal & Contact Information

At the very beginning of your resume, you should write your personal and contact information, including the following:

• Full Name
• Postal code and address (  suffices for address, city  and province)
• Email Address
• Contact Number with Country and City Prefix Number
• LinkedIn profiles or other professional profiles such as Google Scholar

You can also introduce yourself at the very beginning after the contact information, in the form of a very short paragraph (Personal Statement) and express your academic abilities and interests. The headline is a 2-3 line text that is written right after the personal information and provides a summary of the entire resume.

An example from the headline for a student who has studied linguistics and English language teaching:

Experienced and passionate researcher in Applied Linguistics. Interested in the fields of Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Political Linguistics, and Intercultural Studies. Proficient in various research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.

II. Academic Background

If you are applying for university admission,  the academic records section is very important and should be written first. In this section, include all your academic records with the date of graduation, the name of the field and university, and your GPA.

Note that the order of writing should be based on  the year of graduation from the last to the first, i.e. the last degree you received is placed above all else, and then the other academic records are written in the same way.

Note: Be sure to convert your GPA to the grading system of the destination university.

 What is GPA?

The  Grade Point Average (GPA) is an academic grade point average and score obtained by dividing the sum of the grades obtained (multiplied by the number of credits passed) and is usually  a number between 0 and 4. In this article, we will first explain what GPA is and then walk you through how to convert GPA to GPA in the Canadian grading system.

What is a GPA  score?

The GPA  score is a number that represents the average of the grades you have achieved during your studies. To calculate the GPA  score, you need to know the grade you have obtained in each course and the number of credits in it. Each letter represents a grade, and finally the average of these marks is calculated to calculate the  GPA.

Some schools and universities use a scale of 5 or 10, but the process of calculating and converting GPA to GPA is the same in all cases.

The GPA  score can be calculated for a semester or an academic year, and ultimately for the entire period of your study.

How to Calculate Canada GPA

To simplify the calculation process GPA BeforeCanadian Universities Academic Application, you should know that the system GPA It is different in Canadian universities than in other countries. Some countries GPA are calculated from 5, and for others, this number even goes up to 20 (like in Iran). Canadian universities have different grading systems and different criteria of GPA and put it inScale 0 to 4 or alphabetically from A Up F They calculate.

Many students and students are concerned that their  GPA  is sufficient to enroll in a tertiary school. That's why you should calculate your GPA before deciding to apply to any Canadian university. Now that you understand  what GPA  is, it's also a good idea to familiarize yourself with the formula for calculating GPA:

Converting GPA to GPA in the Canadian System

You should first of all convert your Iranian scores to Canadian scores according to the table below. Scores in the Canadian grading system are categorized on a scale between 0 and 4 or 4.3.

Table of Conversion of Iranian Scores to Scores in the Canadian Scoring System

Table of Conversion of Iranian Scores to Scores in the Canadian Scoring System

For example, in this system and according to the table above, if your course grade is between 16-20, the grade of that course in the Canadian system will be 4.

Now multiply your Canadian grades (the marks you obtained out of 4) by the multiplier (units) of each course according to the above formula and again divide the sum by the sum of the credits of the courses taken.  This will result in your  GPA score in the Canadian system.

For example

 The causal score in the three courses of chemistry, mathematics and physics and the credits of each course are as follows:

• Chemistry: 14.5 – 2 units
• Math: 18 – 3 credits
• Physics: 2 – 13 credits

According to the table above, the causal grades in these three courses in the Canadian system will be as follows:

• Chemistry: 3
• Math: 4
• Physics: 2

Now, as in the table below, we multiply these scores by the unit of each lesson and add the result together:

Ali's GPA in the Canadian system will be the result of a split of 22-7

The GPA is an important number because it is often used to determine if a person is eligible for scholarships, different programs, and jobs. Many colleges and employers also require a minimum GPA  score for admission or employment, so it's important to keep your  GPA as high as possible.

 Converting GPA to GPA in Letters and Percentages

At many Canadian universities, you will be asked for a  GPA  score in letters or percentages. You can convert your Canadian scores to GPA  in letters or percentages through the table below:

Note that how a university's total GPA (GPA)  is calculated varies in different Canadian provinces. Next, we'll look at how to convert GPA to GPA in different Canadian provinces.

III. Scientific and Research Articles Section

You can divide your articles into several different categories. For example, published articles and submitted articles that have not yet been published.

When indexing and bulleting your articles, keep in mind that you should use an academic format style, just as you would reference your article to others (first the author's name, article title, journal name, etc.).

IV. Research Area of Interest

This section is called  Fields of Interest or Research Interest  in English. Here you should state a maximum of 5 or 6 areas of expertise in which you are interested in conducting research on a case-by-case basis. For example, the following are areas of interest to a person who has studied a master's degree in English:

V. Conferences & Conferences

Participating in academic conferences and conferences shows the professor and university officials that you are an active member of the research community, so we suggest that you also list the conferences you have attended.

VI. Teaching Records

If you have a teaching assistant professor (TA)  background at a university, be sure to write it on your resume. In the Teaching Records section, you should list the courses you have taught to junior year students as a teaching assistant. This section should include the name of the institution or university, the department, your main role, and teaching dates.

The Teaching History section will increase the credibility and strength of your English resume with professors from overseas universities and university authorities.

VII. Awards and Honors

List all the academic honors and awards you have received in chronological order from last to first in this section. The name of the award, the year you received it, and the name of the institution that awarded you the award should be mentioned.

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In this section, you should write your work history briefly, along with the start and end dates of the work from the end to the beginning.

Make sure that your last place and position is above all.

For each job position, you can also give 3 keywords that have been your job description and your achievements very short and concise.

IX. Language and Skills

The Language and Skills section can be both together and can be written separately on a resume. You should include the languages you are fluent in, along with your level of proficiency in that language. For example:

• English – Advanced use of Language
• Persian (Farsi) – Native Language

Writing skills on a resume is optional, but if these skills are relevant to your area of academic expertise, including them will increase the credibility of the resume. For example, if you are fluent in research-specific software such as SPSS , be sure to include their names in the Skills section.

10. Individual interests

The Individual Interests section helps the reader of your resume to get to know more about your personality. Here you can express your personal interests, favorite hobbies such as mountaineering, music, or other things that express your personality. For example:

• Ecotourism
• Playing Football

• Mountain Climbing
• Reading Books

Finally, at the end of your resume, you can create a section called References, in which you can write the names and information of at least two academics (e.g., supervisors) who can guarantee your abilities and qualifications.

• Write the person's name, title and professional position, university name, and contact information.

How to cover the academic gap in a resume?

The existence of an academic gap can be considered a negative advantage for gaining admission. The academic gap is the time gap between two levels of study in which you have not been studying.

For example, if you graduated in 2019 and plan to apply in 2024, try to cover the years you didn't study in the work history section so that the reader understands what you were doing during that time.

• Employment in occupations related to the field of study
• Writing scientific-research articles at the time of graduation
• Participation in scientific conferences and seminars during graduation time
• Learning skills related to the field of study

The above are considered the best options for covering and compensating for the academic gap. For example, if your case officer sees that you were working in a related job at the time of the academic gap and that you have written a few scientific papers, they are likely to ignore this gap.

What is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?

A cover letter is a letter that you must send to a professor or university to obtain admission to master's or doctoral degrees. In fact, your academic resume should be attached to a professional and influential cover letter and then sent to the professor or university admissions officer.

A cover letter is a good opportunity to introduce yourself to a professor or university admissions officer in a better and more complete way. By reading this letter, the university admissions officer will get a complete view of your resume. In general,  the text of the cover letter is more concise than the resume and is between 2 and 4 paragraphs.

Cover Letter includes:

• Pros of your resume, your great achievements
• An area you are interested in researching
• Why are you interested in cooperating and choosing this professor or university

In this section, you can also refer to the professor's previous articles and his research fields and explain which of the professor's articles were of interest to you.

All in all, the purpose of a cover letter is to show the professor why you chose him as a professor and why you think you will be a useful member of his research field.

What is the minimum GPA for admission to Canadian universities?

The minimum GPA to gain admission to Canadian universities will vary depending on the university, major, and degree of study, and even the province. However,  you will generally need a  B or GPA of 2.67  to gain admission to most universities.

Note that in addition to converting the score to GPA, Canadian universities also consider other factors such as having a letter of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and a letter of motivation to grant admission.

Canada uses an average percentage and a letter or numerical GPA to determine a person's eligibility for graduate school. Many universities have much higher requirements even for less demanding majors.

For example, Algoma University in Ontario is the only university that admits students with a  GPA of less than 60%.

 What is a good GPA in Canada?

The answer to this question depends on the university and province you are going to study in, but the Canadian  GPA  score is often calculated out of 4. The scale for evaluating a good  GPA score in Canada is as follows:

The scale for evaluating a good  GPA  score in Canada is as follows:

• GPA above 4: Excellent
• GPA above 3.5: Very Good
• GPA above 3: Good
• GPA above 2.5: Acceptable

Why is GPA 4 so special?

A GPA of a grade of 4 is special because it shows that you have performed excellently in every course you took at the university or college. There is a high chance that something will happen even for outstanding students and they will not be able to achieve a perfect score of 4.

To get a perfect score of 4:

• You must  have great goal setting: You must have the ability to set and pursue lofty goals.
• You must prove your academic abilities.
• Have excellent prior preparation: that is, know the prerequisite courses and credits.
• Be excellent in spelling and be able to do consistent and difficult work. In college, this means about 40 hours of homework (study, assignments, projects, etc.).
• Have a great ability in reverse engineering: When things don't get done the first time or don't go right, try other ways to achieve your goals and work even harder.
• You must have a high ability to show up for class or other events on time and always be organized.
• You must have a high ability to work appropriately with others.
• You must have a high ability to communicate clearly and clearly verbally and in writing with others.
• You must have an excellent ability to solve structured or unstructured problems, and sometimes even under uncertain conditions.

When to bring  GPA to a resume?

In two cases, we should convert the GPA to GPA and include it in the resume:

1. When you've just graduated and have less than three years of professional work experience:
 Education can enhance your experience, so when you're a recent graduate and looking for a professional job if your  GPA is higher than a certain grade, bringing it on your resume can increase employers' enthusiasm for hiring you.

II. When your  GPA is above 3.5: A high
 GPA score is a number between 3.5 and 4 and indicates your success.

You often need both scenarios to bring a  GPA to your resume, i.e. if you have been away from education for many years or your strength is not your education, but your work and social experience, etc., even if your  GPA is high, you should not include it in your resume.

When should you not bring  a GPA on a resume?

Also, in some cases, you should not include a  GPA on your resume. We have described these situations below.

1. When more than three years have passed since you graduated: Although there are no strict rules regarding the length of time after graduation, do not include a  GPA  on your resume if it has been more than three years since you graduated and you have been working for more than three years. It is best to use this space to describe your profession, experience, duties, and skills. .

II. When your  GPA  is less than 3.5: A  GPA below 3.5 is not bad in itself, but employers often equate a high GPA with high performance, so bringing a GPA on your resume won't help you much in this situation.