Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your name should be bolded and in larger print. Do not include the words 'Curriculum Vitae' in the document (they know what it is) and make sure to include complete contact information. This should include permanent and campus office addresses, email address, and permanent office and home phone numbers with area code.

List degrees in reverse chronological order. Include the official name of your degree or certification and the date it was or will be completed, along with year of your graduation and any majors or minors obtained. A list is much easier to scan so keep things simple to follow.

Reverse chronological order is what is expected but if you have a mixture of experiences you can break them down into categories, such as Related Experience and Additional Experience. List your job title or position, the organization name, the dates of employment, and an active, descriptive summary of your job responsibilities.

Number such a percentages or dollar make strong statements. Consolidate information when appropriate and avoid repetition and excessive details. Use bullet points to make the list easy to read and start each with a strong action word.

Consider including this section to highlight special skills. You can also include certifications that you've obtained in this category.

List most relevant activities first. Include professional, community, graduate level, and, occasionally, outstanding undergraduate activities. You can add brief details or explanations if appropriate. This section allows the chance to show some of your personality and own interests.

Include this section only if you have several honors. If you have one or two simply include them in the activities or education sections.

Unlike the resume, reference are usually included directly inside the CV. Three to five is appropriate and should include professional contacts and faculty members. Include the reference's name, title, organization, and appropriate contact information. Make sure to obtain permission from your reference before including them.

Your CV serves as a comprehensive history of your experience and can include a wide variety of items. If relevant, consider including some of the following:

• Educational Background
• Grants Received
• Professional Service
• Research Experience
• Publications
• Thesis or Dissertation
• Teaching Experience
• Presentations
• Internships
• Professional Experience
• Fellowships
• Certifications/Licensure
• Research Interests
• Honors and Awards
• Programs and Workshops
• Teaching Interests
• Professional Affiliations
• Creative Works
• Scholarly Works
• Languages
• Foreign Study
• Committees
• Administrative Experience
• Works in Progress