Constructing a Curriculum Vitae A Workshop for G.R.A.S.P. By Pat Ashton Spring 2008
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae = “course of life” CV Vita How does it differ from a résumé? Aimed at academia or educational institutions Comprehensive Chronological
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Principles of Vita Construction Professional, but personal Readable Fonts Headings White space Highlight strengths Explain elements, if necessary Reverse chronological order (most recent first)
What should go in a Curriculum Vitae? Namemarital status Contact infochildren EducationSSN Experience birth date ethnicity religion NecessaryOptionalOut
Constructing a Curriculum Vitae Types of Curriculum Vitae Comprehensive Abbreviated Teaching- or Research-Oriented Functional skills Consulting Corporate staff position
Resources for Constructing a Curriculum Vitae IPFW Career Services for Graduate Students Express Lane Resume Critiques – Wednesdays 11 am – 1 pm KT 109 The OWL at Purdue: Writing the Curriculum Vitae Dartmouth Grad Career Services MIT Career Services DiversityInc magazine – Getting a Job