Johannes V. Schmitt PhD Candidate - USC Marketing Yourself Through a Well- Designed Curriculum Vitae USC School of Social Work August 31, am – 12:50 pm Marketing Yourself Through a Well- Designed Curriculum Vitae USC School of Social Work August 31, am – 12:50 pm

What is a CV ? Think of a CV as a document with a (layered) audience: Peers, Department Chairs and Faculty Deans and Administrators Colleagues in other areas Core Audience

A CV should focus on your academic accomplishments

CV vs. Resume Resume Audience: General audience of employers seeking to hire for a variety of positions When used: Positions in business and industry and the non- profit sector Length: 1 page !!! Goal: Present a snapshot of your skills and experience that communicates the ability to perform the job you seek Focus: representing experiences: job-related, extracurricular and volunteer, accomplishments, and skills you’ve used Contents: summary of experiences and skills most pertinent to position Essential: Skills and experiences related to the job you seek Specificity: Resumes should be adapted to fit each specific job you are applying References: Not listed on a resume CV Audience: Fellow academics or researchers in your field of study When used: For academic positions and research positions in government and industry Length: highly flexible (3-10 pages) Goal: Present a full history of your academic credentials; teaching: research; awards and services Focus: Representing your academic achievements and your scholarly potential Contents: Full list of professional and educational history Essential: List of publications, presentations, teaching experience, education, training, honors, grants Specificity: CV’s need less alteration to fit each specific job opening References: Usually listed at the end of the CV

Contact Information: What to include and what not to include CV Sections

Research Interests “Intergenerational Family Relations” “Neighborhood Development” “Community Organization” “Effects of Welfare Reform” “Self-destructive Behaviors” “Adoption” “Domestic and Dating Violence” “Addiction Prevention” “Adolescence” “Social Mobility” “Nutrition”

Your research interests (your AOS) define Your research interests (your AOS) define

Honors & Awards Honors & Awards Education Education Publications Publications Presentations (refereed) Presentations (refereed) Relevant(!) Experience Relevant(!) Experience Graduate Coursework Graduate Coursework Teaching Experience Teaching Experience Service Service References References CV Sections

What does a Social Work CV actually look like?

Make good use of your CV’s prime real estate! Ok, 740 applications to go…

CV Checklist Does it focus on accomplishments and credentials? Does it have an easy-to-read format? (enough white space, clear transition between sections) Did you and at least one other person proofread your CV? (no typos?) Are you using results-oriented bullets for your experience? (action verbs!) Are the chronological parts in the right order? Would a non-expert understand what you are doing? Would a non-expert understand what you are doing?

Cover Letters best Communicating why you are the best fir for the job is KEY!!

Establishing an Online Presence

OtherResources Other Resources General: Academic 360(meta-search) Academic 360(meta-search) Jobs.Phds.org Jobs.Phds.org Chronicle for Higher Education (Job postings) Chronicle for Higher Education (Job postings) Inside Higher Ed Inside Higher Ed USC –specific resources: CET Academic Careers Week CET Academic Careers Week GPSS Academic Events GPSS Academic Events

Questions and Activity The ‘Elevator Pitch’ : Pick a partner and take 2 minutes to introduce yourself and your main research interests. Try to exude confidence!