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What is a vita and why do we call it that?

Learn about the components, format, and categories to include in your Curriculum Vitae (CV). Discover expert tips on tailoring your CV to your audience, avoiding common mistakes, and presenting a professional image. This guide covers everything from structuring your contact information to showcasing your skills and experience effectively. Stay informed on the distinctions between CVs and resumes, and ensure your application materials make a lasting impression. Begin your job search with confidence by perfecting your CV with these valuable insights.

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What is a vita and why do we call it that?

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  1. What is a vita and why do we call it that? Vita, vitae, curriculum vitae??

  2. CV/Resume Tips • Be clear and concise. • Look at other people’s for ideas. • Have other people look over yours. • Make sure there are absolutely no errors. • Don’t pad. • Don’t give irrelevant info. • Update regularly.

  3. Have several versions. • Target it to your audience. • Make sure there is sufficient white space. • Don’t have to distinguish between paid and unpaid work—the experience is the important thing. • Don’t be too fancy • Include targeted cover letter for jobs

  4. CV Format • Times New Roman • 12-point font • 1” margins • White paper • Number the pages • Staple in upper left • Date (month, year) in upper right • Keep the format simple

  5. Categories and What to Include • First section: Addresses and contact info • Next: Education • Degrees from B.A. on, school, year, major, thesis title and advisor, academic awards • Always do most recent first, and put most important categories earlier. • Use correct APA style for pubs and presentations.

  6. Other sections • Publications • Presentations • Research Experience • Give dates, supervisor, title, and concise descriptions of what you did and the project. You want to get across breadth of skills. • Teaching Experience • Clinical/Consulting Experience • Honors and Awards/Grants

  7. Still more • Work Experience (if relevant) • Professional Service • Skills (e.g., computer, language, assessments) • Research Interests/Teaching Interests • Affiliations—indicate if student member • ??? • References • Ask them first!

  8. Resumes vs. CVs • Resumes are generally shorter, may be more packaged looking. • Put info relevant to the job you are applying for. • May include “Professional Objective.” • “Scannable resume” • Use ascii • Use key words and industry jargon (searched)

  9. Other “professional issues” • Use a normal sounding email address • Be careful of what facebook profile pic you use • Be careful of what you put on your facebook page/blog/webpage/screensaver • Be careful of things you do or places you might be seen

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