A resume is a short summary of the applicant's personal and professional experiences and accomplishments and should be written with the specific academic program in mind. The applicant's resume should clearly and concisely define his/her skills and interests. A few points that an applicant may want to include in his/her resume:

• Contact information: name, address, e-mail, phone
• Professional career objectives
• Educational background and degrees conferred
• Pertinent internships and employment history
• Honors and achievements
• List of published articles
• Research experience
• (Sometimes) Skills relevant to the program for which he/she is applying
• Information demonstrating his/her personality and non-academic achievements and hobbies