Curriculum Vitae Workshop Jennifer Stone Assistant Professor, English afjcs2@uaa.alaska.edu

What is a CV? Referred to as Curriculum Vita, Curriculum Vitae, Vita, CV Documents your academic career First contact with potential graduate programs, employers, evaluators, funders, etc. Usually longer and more detailed than a resumé Latin for “Course of one’s life”

Components of a CV Contact Information Education Interests Research Teaching Service Relevant Coursework Professional Memberships Awards & Honors References

Contact Information Name Address Phone E-mail URL for website or e-portfolio

Education Universities Degrees Majors/minors/certificates Thesis titles Committee members Years

Interests Research foci Areas of experience & expertise Theoretical traditions Methodological traditions

Research Publications Works in progress Conference presentations Invited workshops/presentations Grants

Teaching List of courses taught Responsibilities (use power words) Include other teaching experience if applicable

Service University Community Professional Community

Other Areas Relevant Coursework Professional Memberships Select a handful of upper-level, specialized courses relevant to your goals Professional Memberships Regional, national, international professional organizations Awards & Honors Scholarships Fellowships Honors (assistantships, dean’s list, cum laude, etc.) Awards References Be sure to include academic references

Designing Your CV Use white space Use formatting tools to support readability (headings, lines, bold/italics, line spacing, bullets, etc.)—Word templates are helpful Use parallel wording and formatting Use citation practice of your field Use a readable & professional font/font size Do not be modest, but be truthful Update often Be sure to proofread!!!

CV Development Over Time and Across Contexts Foreground/background Know your audience and adjust content accordingly Show a clear trajectory across research, teaching, and service Ask to see CVs from successful individuals in your specific field Major Phases: Undergraduate to Graduate Masters to PhD PhD to job market Beyond grad school Special versions

How to Build Your CV as an Undergraduate & Graduate Student Join a club Become an officer in a club Join a professional organization Volunteer at a related community site Seek out related jobs Submit a conference proposal Look for opportunities to publish academic work Build course papers toward presentation/publication

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