CV Writing

CV or Resume

CV• A curriculum vitae (CV) is a

document that outlines your entire academic history.

• It is used most often to apply for:o Faculty positions at

colleges and universities, o Research-intensive

positions at national labs or research institutes,

o Fellowships, grants, or awards.

Length is less important in a CV than completeness. Your CV should include your complete academic history and is not typically limited by length, as is a resume.

• Contact information (professional) • Education • Professional Positions (brief descriptions; optional)• Honors and Awards • Grant Funding• Leadership/Service (Focus on professional life or science outreach)• Teaching and mentoring • Invited presentations and/or seminars (national meetings or first author)• Publications

Resume• A resume is a summary of

your experiences and skills relevant to the field of work you are entering.

• It highlights your accomplishments to show a potential employer that you are qualified for the work you want. It is not a biography of everything you have done.

• Summary• Qualifications• Experience with

Achievements• Licenses or

Certifications• Education• Professional

Affiliations

• Summary– Speak directly to the position you are applying for, i.e… Elevator Speech

Engineering Graduate with leadership training and experience with academic training at the University of Montana. Proven skills in project management, organization and research with a background in office administration and organization. Able to provide employers with administrative support and professional communication skills.

• Qualifications – List several key skills listed in job description. Do not forget to choose soft skills as well.

Experience - Provide a presentation of where you worked, in what positions, and for how long.

1. Companies you worked for2. Locations of your previous employers3. Employment Dates4. Your titles/positions

Accomplishments - List accomplishments to show you make a difference in the workplace. You can include your accomplishment(s) directly under each position or in a separate category called Accomplishments, Achievements, or Contributions.

•What did I do that was above and beyond my normal job duties?•How did I stand out among other employees?•Was I ever recognized by a supervisor for a job well done? When and why?•Did I win any awards or accolades?•What new processes did I implement to improve things?•What problems did I solve?•Did I ever consistently meet or exceed goals or quotas?•Did I save the company money?•What made me really great at my job?