Developing and Enhancing your CV UK Preparing Future Faculty Program

The Application Materials Curriculum vita (cv) Cover letter Teaching Philosophy/ Teaching Statement Research Statement Recommendation letters Transcripts Dissertation Abstract Teaching Evaluations Reprints and/or writing sample Teaching portfolio Sample syllabi, grant proposal, or other materials Funding history WWW page Most applicationsSome applications

CV vs. Resume Resume Usually 1-2 pages More suitable for corporate jobs Often contain an objective Frequently scanned electronically No lists of references, publications, presentations, service, honors, grants, teaching, … CV Longer than resumes More suitable for academic institutions, nonprofits Don’t have “objective” Tailored to specific job announcement No standard format (but within some disciplines there may be accepted formats) Includes much more…

2 uses of “CV” In the United States, a "CV" or "vita" is "a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities." It is used in pursuit of an academic or research position. In other countries, the CV is the standard resume, although the format and some of the information may differ from customary practice in the U.S.

Curriculum vitae (CV) “vita” is singular; “vitae” is plural “course of life” Much more detailed than a resume – your ‘complete’ professional history Summarizes your educational background & experiences Can be useful to your references when writing letters for you; awards, consulting, ….

CV may contain Dependable contact information; include web page if professional and adds value Education (include degree status, advisor, dissertation title, completion date) Teaching experiences Research experiences Employment (professional) Honors, awards, patents Grants, fellowships Publications Presentations Special skills, languages Service (professional) Licenses and certificates Professional organizations and conferences Complete reference contact information (mail, phone, , fax) May have short (2-3 sentence research summary)

A typical CV starts with … Education: Ph.D., university, location, dates Dissertation title Advisor Graduate Certificates or other certs. M.A. university, location, date Thesis title B.A., major, university, location, date (Could add study abroad experience, etc.)

Experience Place highlights and strengths first in order of most recent experience Tailor the order in which you list your experiences according to the job requirements Required info for experiences: Title, dates, institution, location (city/state or city/country) Description of duties Use statements NOT sentences Format with bullets at the beginning of each statement (paragraphs are too much to read) Begin each statement with an action verb Use present tense if still performing in a certain job Use past tense for jobs in the past

“Experience” may be multiple sections Teaching Experience Research Experience Clinical Experience Relevant non-academic experience …. Use organization of your cv to highlight information relevant to the particular position

Other categories might include Research Overview Consulting Experience, Academic Service Presentations and Publications Committee Work Refereed Journal Articles Advising Outreach Conference Presentations Workshop Presentations Invited Addresses Colloquia Editorial Appointments Book Reviews Gallery Talks Keynote Addresses Areas of Expertise (Specialization, Competence) Graduate Practica Internships Specialized Training/Skills Teaching Assistantships Awards Grants Funded Projects Exhibitions Languages Professional Memberships etc….

Your CV Should be concise, well- written (clear, jargon-free) Proofread carefully – no misspellings or grammar errors, get details correct Professional look and feel Be realistic and honest Communicate degree status appropriately Easy to scan visually and organized so that important information is easily found 12-point font, easily readable Single-sided printing; Light-colored paper Your name on every page; pages numbered No gimmicks No offensive or provocative language or examples Originals when possible No bad copies! Consistent formatting

Important Points There is NO one best format – you will have several versions depending on the type of institution you are applying to Know what styles and formats are common in your discipline Citation formats should be in appropriate disciplinary style (APA, MLA, Chicago, …) Look at lots of cvs, and get lots of feedback, before you submit yours

DO Include relevant information Reverse chronological order Good contact information ( address that you check regularly; phone with answering system) Include information about undergraduates and/or graduate students you have mentored in research Don’t Include GPA, birth date, Social Security #, Marital status, hobbies, sex, race, religion, politics, exam scores, high school activities, license numbers, other irrelevant information Mix font styles Include “non-professional” e- mail addresses or other non-professional

No padding!

As a graduate student Generally you will lump together more categories on your CV than will more senior people. As you gain experience you will want to refine categories and distinguish more types of experiences. “Publications," for you, might include everything. Later on you will definitely need to distinguish between "Refereed Articles" and "Articles" and "Reviews" and "Book Reviews", etc… Make sure and know what the norm is for your discipline! More experiences call for more specific categories