My Degree & Skills
How can I articulate these skills?
How can I articulate these skills?
Take a look at these sample résumé or C.V. bullet points that articulate the experiences you have been sorting into skill categories throughout this module. For more information on résumé writing and interview prep, please navigate to the Apply/Interview section.
PhD
Category of Academic Experience
Example from Grad Experience
Bullet Point
Skill Demonstrated
Category of Academic Experience
Research
Example from Grad Experience
Completing dissertation project
Bullet Point
- Designed and supervised research study by establishing parameters, effectively trouble-shooting and managing timelines
Skill Demonstrated
Professionalism/Work Ethic (Also: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Organization, Interpersonal, Leadership)
Category of Academic Experience
Teaching
Example from Grad Experience
Being Head TA
Bullet Point
- Led a team of 6 Teaching Assistants to develop lesson plans and ensure consistency across groups of students
Skill Demonstrated
Leadership (Also: Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Planning)
Category of Academic Experience
Service
Example from Grad Experience
Reviewing for a journal
Bullet Point
- Evaluated scholarly contributions to academic journal to assess quality and thoroughness of research and provide feedback for improvement
Skill Demonstrated
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (Also: Written Communication)
Thesis-based Master’s
Category of Academic Experience
Example from Grad Experience
Bullet Point
Skill Demonstrated
Category of Academic Experience
Research
Example from Grad Experience
Defending thesis
Bullet Point
- Presented research findings and justified methodological choices through engaging in a discussion with a panel of experts
Skill Demonstrated
Oral Communication (Also: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving; Professionalism/Work Ethic)
Category of Academic Experience
Teaching
Example from Grad Experience
Marking exams
Bullet Point
- Assessed student understanding of course material by evaluating 60 midterm and final exams
Skill Demonstrated
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (Also: Written Communication; Attention to Detail)
Category of Academic Experience
Service
Example from Grad Experience
Sitting on conference organizing committee
Bullet Point
- Organized an interdisciplinary graduate student conference, including evaluating contributions, designing marketing materials, and managing volunteers as part of a team of 4
Skill Demonstrated
Teamwork/Collaboration (Also: Leadership; Planning; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Course-based Master’s
Example from Grad Experience
Bullet Point
Skill Demonstrated
Example from Grad Experience
Taking multiple courses at the same time
Bullet Point
- Effectively managed 5 projects simultaneously to ensure quality work was delivered in advance of deadlines
Skill Demonstrated
Professionalism/Work Ethic (Also: Written Communication)
Example from Grad Experience
Doing group project
Bullet Point
- Collaborated to write research report with team of 3 by analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources
Skill Demonstrated
Teamwork/Collaboration (Also: Leadership; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
University of Waterloo Programs
Visit the University of Waterloo’s Graduate Program pages to further explore the transferable and technical skills and personal attributes you are developing through your specific program.