(Academic Résumé, CV, or Vita)
General
Rules
For those pursuing
careers in academia (either research or teaching), medicine, or science, the Curriculum
Vita (CV) is an important tool for generating interviews. The
CV should be thought of as an academic résumé.
It should, therefore, be a document that accomplishes two very
important tasks:
1. Provide
the reader with a concise summary of your educational record,
professional experience, and areas of expertise.
2. Be organized
and written to directly address the needs of your potential employer.
Format
To help you
get started, we recommend a format that includes:
- Full contact
information (with personal and business addresses and telephone
numbers, plus your Email address)
- Skills Summary
(optional) that highlights your competencies and expertise
- Education
- Experience
- Publications
- Professional
Activities and Presentations
- Awards and
Fellowships
- Professional
Affiliations
Whom
To Consult
When you are
ready to create your CV, we strongly recommend that you
obtain the input of your academic advisor, dissertation director
and/or committee members. Very often, they are sitting on hiring
committees and can provide you with invaluable feedback on how
to structure and write an effective CV. University Career Services
staff can also be a "second set of eyes" for you, to
help catch any typographical or syntax errors and address other
content-related matters.
Sample
More information
is available in the Career Services Office. |
