EPCS consultants are available to review your cv and cover letters.  If you cannot get to campus, make arrangements with a consultant to email your materials and set up a phone appointment.

The academic curriculum vitae (cv) is similiar to a resume used in business, as both are tools to present yourself in the best possible light. However, that is where the similarity ends. A resume traditionally stresses keeping information very concise, whereas the tendency with a cv is to include more rather than less.

The Resume and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) are essential materials required in most employment applications.  Employers use these for screening purposes, so your ability to clearly state your relevant experiences and skills will decide your fate in being granted an interview.  In the United States, the CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions as well as for fellowships or grants. The CV is customarily used when applying for any type of position in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia. (EPCS handout Resume-CV comparison)

Essential CV Content:

• Name
• Contact information (address, telephone, email)
• Educational experience
• Relevant prior professional experiences
• Teaching experiences or competencies
• Publications
• Scholarly presentations
• Honors (both academic and research related)
• Relevant extracurricular activities

Samples:

• Ed. Psych Ph.D. sample CV
• French Ph.D sample CV
• Sample CVs at About.com

For other types of writing commonly required for the job search, see Write Towards the Future.

Suggested Reading:

Getting An Academic Job: Strategies for Success - Kronenfeld, Jennie Jacobs & Marcia Lynn Whicker, Survivor Skills for Scholars, SAGE Publications, vol. 17, 1997.

The Curriculum Vitae Handbook: How to Present and Promote Your Academic Career - Anthony, Rebecca & Gerald Roe, Rudi Publishing, 1998.

Additional Internet Links:

• Chronicle of Higher Education - job-search advice and job listings in and out of academia
• College Art Association - excellent source for ART vita formatting