Creating a C.V. Mark Isham Department of English Hanson CTC Writing Consultant

2. Purpose highlights academic achievements more than work experience when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. overseas employment. fellowships or grants.

3. C.V. different than a resume? longer more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. summary of your: educational and academic backgrounds such as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.

4. C.V. like a resume? As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions Generate a �Master CV� that includes bullet points for all experience Include volunteer, leadership, and part-time experiences Cut and paste the document to create the order to fit the position Prioritize information Identify the skills and qualifications the employer is seeking and place the most relevant experience first Use descriptive headings Such as Relevant Experience, Leadership Experience, Laboratory Skills, Counseling Techniques, Honors, and Presentations Use the language of the industry Abbreviations that are well known Organize related information together Generate a �Master CV� that includes bullet points for all experience Include volunteer, leadership, and part-time experiences Cut and paste the document to create the order to fit the position Prioritize information Identify the skills and qualifications the employer is seeking and place the most relevant experience first Use descriptive headings Such as Relevant Experience, Leadership Experience, Laboratory Skills, Counseling Techniques, Honors, and Presentations Use the language of the industry Abbreviations that are well known Organize related information together

5. First Steps In Building Your CV Assess yourself- interests, skills, & values � prepare to articulate these. Collect details of your work, volunteer, academic and research life.

6. First Steps In Building Your CV Research potential employers or organizations for the skills they are seeking If they post their resumes, take a look at theirs for hints.

7. Format Look at examples from potential employer/university. Include Contact information Employment history Education Professional qualifications Awards Publications� articles, reviews, books

8. CV Format Your Contact Information Name Address (or addresses) Telephone Cell Phone Email (Keep it professional)

9. CV Format Employment History List in chronological order, include position details and dates Work History Academic Positions Research and Training A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.

10. CV Format Education Include dates, majors, and details of degrees, training and certification University Graduate School Post-Doctoral Training A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.

11. CV Format Professional QualificationsCertifications and AccreditationsComputer Skills Awards Publications Reviews Books A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.A traditional CV will include the following headings, we will elaborate further on each of these in the next few slides. While in the US, there are conventions about private information, things such as marital status gender, and so on are fair questions in many non-western nations.

12. CV Tips: Avoid replicating a template Adjust your page margins if necessary Use plain white and thick paper Create a separate page for your references Always have someone else who is knowledgeable about CV�s look at it, but for basic editing�anyone who is not too close to you can help. Don�t try to make your experiences fit in a �template� box�use them as a guide.Don�t try to make your experiences fit in a �template� box�use them as a guide.