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Texas State University Career Services

Texas State University Career Services. Kim Nelson Career Advisor Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts knelson@txstate.edu 512-245-2645 (main line) www.careerservices.txstate.edu. Poll – What do We know about CV’s?. What the heck is a CV? I’ve heard of it… isn’t it the same as a resume?

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Texas State University Career Services

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  1. Texas State University Career Services Kim Nelson Career Advisor Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts knelson@txstate.edu 512-245-2645 (main line)www.careerservices.txstate.edu

  2. Poll – What do We know about CV’s? • What the heck is a CV? • I’ve heard of it… isn’t it the same as a resume? • All I know is I need it for my graduate school applications. • I’ve already got mine drafted, but I want to make it the best it can be.

  3. Your Curriculum Vitae Is…

  4. The Curriculum Vitae… • Means “the course of my life” • Sells your professional/academic self • What are your “greatest hits”? • Who and what is the program looking for? • Be strategic and relevant! • Details relevant professional, volunteer, academic, teaching, etc. experience • Is concise, clean and correct • Is different than a resume…

  5. The Curriculum Vitae v. The resume • Resume = professional; CV = academic (graduation school applications, faculty, academic and research positions) • CV is longer and more detailed • Still professional but includes academically focused sections like publications, presentations, teaching experience, etc. • Potential headings include: • ● Education ● Volunteer Work ● Awards & Fellowships • ● Employment ● Certifications ● Teaching Experience • ● Activities ● Leadership ● Research • ● Foreign Languages ● Foreign Travel ● Presentations Note: The difference can get confusing; many foreign countries use the term “CV” to mean “resume.”

  6. Curriculum Vitaes: THe Basics

  7. True or False: The bar for including a GPA on your CV is 3.0.

  8. Three Steps to a Great Experience Section: 1) Focus on accomplishments, not duties.2) Ask yourself: How and why did I accomplish this? With and for whom? How often? What was the effect? 3) Skip vague verbs (help, assist with, plan, etc.)

  9. True or False: In-class presentations are CV-worthy.

  10. True or False: It’s appropriate to include volunteer work at religious, political or other controversial groups on a CV.

  11. True or False: Formatting, organization and presentation don’t matter as much as what the CV says.

  12. 5 steps to curriculum Vitae success • Tailor it to your program • Do your research and identify key proficiencies the program desires • Include your most relevant qualifications • Highlight academic achievement • Highlight achievements, not duties • Pay attention to verbs and incorporate stats • Proofread, proofread, proofread (then have someone else do it) • Grammar, spelling and formatting • Make sure it answers the question: “What experience do I have that sets me apart from my competition?” • Career Services > Resources > Online Publications & Resource Center > Curriculum Vitae & Resume

  13. Thank you! Kim Nelson Career Advisor Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts knelson@txstate.edu 512-245-2645 (main line) www.careerservices.txstate.edu

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