How to Write a Curriculum Vitae By Jolene Miyaji LIS 694 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
(ClipArt/Microsoft PowerPoint/11/10/03) Overview What is a Curriculum Vitae? When is it appropriate to use? Effective Guidelines. Do’s and Don’ts Helpful Links Links to CV Examples (ClipArt/Microsoft PowerPoint/11/10/03) 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
What is a Curriculum Vitae? “CV” or “Vitae” is like a resume: Is a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities. Should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. Should be three or more pages in length. 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
When it is appropriate to use? Should only be used when requested: Applications for admission to Graduate or Professional Schools. Applications for academia: School Administration Institutional research and consulting Higher education positions in teaching, research, and administration Independent consulting in a variety of setting Proposals for fellowships or grants 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Effective Guidelines Clear-well-organized and logical Concise-relevant necessary Complete-includes everything you need Consistent-don’t mix styles or fonts Current-up-to-date 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Do’s and Don’ts Do’s Try to keep your CV to three pages. Make sure your CV is easy to read Try to include the important info. on the first page. Ask someone else to read your CV for an objective opinion. 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Do’s and Don’ts (continued) Lie. This can lead to a instant dismissal if discovered or a criminal offense. Write your whole life story. Leave unexplained gaps in your career history. Joke, the employer might not share your sense of humor. Attach a photo, which can give a false impression. 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Helpful Links CV Tips Resume Tips Job star Graduate Students CV Tips Resume Tips Job star Preparing a Curriculum Vitae 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Links to CV examples Academic Professional 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji curriculum.bankhacker.com/ (accessed 11/11/03) http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=curriculum+vitae (accessed 11/11/03) ClipArt/Microsoft PowerPoint/accessed 11/11/03 www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~werdna/ nnh/personal/resume.html (accessed 11/11/03) 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
Summary What is a Curriculum Vitae? When is it appropriate to use? Effective Guidelines. Do’s and Don’ts Helpful Links Links to CV Examples 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji
For additional information please contact me at jolene@hawaii.edu Questions? Aloha! For additional information please contact me at jolene@hawaii.edu 11/16/2018 Jolene Miyaji