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Constructing a Curriculum Vitae. A Workshop for G.R.A.S.P. By Pat Ashton. Spring 2008. Constructing a Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae = “course of life” CV Vita How does it differ from a résumé? Aimed at academia or educational institutions Comprehensive Chronological .
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Constructing a Curriculum Vitae A Workshop for G.R.A.S.P. By Pat Ashton Spring 2008
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae = “course of life” • CV • Vita How does it differ from a résumé? • Aimed at academia or educational institutions • Comprehensive • Chronological
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Principles of Vita Construction • Professional, but personal • Readable • Fonts • Headings • White space • Highlight strengths • Explain elements, if necessary • Reverse chronological order (most recent first)
What should go in a Curriculum Vitae? Name marital status Contact info children Education SSN Experience birth date ethnicity religion
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Types of Curriculum Vitae • Comprehensive • Abbreviated • Teaching- or Research-Oriented • Functional skills • Consulting • Corporate staff position
Resources for Constructing a Curriculum Vitae IPFW Career Services for Graduate Students http://www.ipfw.edu/career/graduate/resumes.shtml Express Lane Resume Critiques – Wednesdays 11 am – 1 pm KT 109 The OWL at Purdue: Writing the Curriculum Vitae http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/641/01/ Dartmouth Grad Career Services http://www.dartmouth.edu/~gradstdy/careers/services/vita.html MIT Career Services http://web.mit.edu/career/www/guide/cv.pdf DiversityInc magazine – Getting a Job http://www.diversityinc.com/public/873.cfm