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When it comes
to putting together a document for sending with an application,
many students have difficulty deciding between a Resume
and a Curriculum Vitae. While prospective employers may
ask for one or the other specifically, most will leave
the decision up to you. This handout is designed to supplement
the Resume Preparation Handout by providing information
about the difference between the Resume and the CV, when
to use a CV, and some information you may want to include.
“What is the difference between a Resume and a Curriculum
Vitae?”
This question rings down the academic hallways on campuses
across the country. The flip answer, “the Resume
is shorter,” is probably offered as often as a more
thorough and more correct one. Basically,
A Resume is a short document that summarizes your
qualifications including education, experience, skills,
and other items related to your job search objective.
A Curriculum Vitae is a special type of resume
traditionally used within the academic community featuring
earned degrees, teaching, research experience, publications,
presentations, and related activities.
Most position announcements today ask the applicant to
send a Resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV). As noted above,
the CV highlights items specifically related to academics.
While most people advise resume writers to keep their
document short, CVs tend to be longer and more detailed.
Your CV can be used in the job search for job inquiries,
advertised openings, interviews, application forms, or
can be provided to your references so that they may provide
more detailed information about your candidacy. In addition,
you can use your CV for merit or tenure reviews, publishing,
grant applications, professional engagements, consulting,
awards or special recognitions, sabbaticals, or fellowship
opportunities.
There are many businesses that provide resume services
for a fee. Few of these professionals, however, will be
familiar with your specific field within academics or
able to tailor your credentials to the institution’s
needs. Save yourself money, and ultimately time, by crafting
your own CV. This way you will have control over content
and will be able to update your CV often with little effort.
Make sure that you update your CV often, it should grow
along with you. By doing so, you will have a personal
document that reflects your professional personality.
As with any good writing, your CV should be tailored to
the reader. For example, if you are seeking a research
position, highlight specific skills and experience in
research. On the other hand, if you are using your CV
for a campus community award, highlight your committee
activities and volunteer service. This is another reason
for creating your own CV. Remember that the most important
and pertinent information should always come first. Having
an active and flexible CV will allow you to make quick
changes to accentuate different credentials.
Although you need not be as careful with the length of
your CV as you would be the length of your Resume, you
still want to be relevant and concise. Whether you use
an Objective Statement or Summary of Qualifications (see
Resume Handout), every entry on your CV should be relevant.
Take the time to be brief. People on search committees
read many applications in one sitting. Providing all of
your information in short, relevant bursts helps people
to concentrate on the content rather than wading through
useless prose.
Remember that your CV will probably be photocopied and
distributed to many members of a search committee. Use
high quality paper with a light background and dark ink.
Make sure to include a running header with your last name
and the page number (skipping the first page), much like
the header at the top of this page. Finally, be creative
in your formatting so that the last page is full rather
than just having one or two items.
Example
list of potential CV section headings
Objective
Summary of Qualifications
Education
Professional Experience
Technical Skills
Language Skills
Teaching Experience
Research Experience
Grants
Research Grants
Academic Accomplishments
Professional Achievements
Service to the Community
Service to the University
Presentations
Publications
Convention Addresses
Invited Addresses
Invited Lectures
Scholarships
Fellowships
Certification
Licensure
Foreign Study
International Projects
Academic Background
Dissertation
Formal Training
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Professional Competencies
Computer Skills
Course Highlights
Advanced Training
Proficiencies
Areas of Expertise
Graduate Fieldwork
Graduate Practica
Specialized Training
Internships
Academic Interests
Research Interests
Postdoctoral Experience
Clinical Experience
General Experience
Academic Appointments
Research Appointments
Administrative Experience
Supervisory Experience
Consulting Experience
Continuing Education
Academic Service
Advising
Professional Development
Outreach
Faculty Leadership Committees
Committee Leadership
Department Leadership
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Affiliations
Advisory Committees
National Boards
Conference Participation
Workshop Presentations
Lectures and Colloquia
Scholarly Presentations
Programs & Workshops
Abstracts
Bibliography
Editorial Boards
Technical Papers
Refereed Journal Articles
Editorial Appointments
Articles/ Monographs
Reviews
Research Awards
Funded Projects
Patents
Exhibits
Academic Awards
Honors
Distinctions
Professional Recognition
Activities
Memberships
Professional Memberships
Professional Organizations |
For more information on the Resume and/or the Curriculum
Vitae, please visit the Career Resource Library at the
Career Resource Center on the first floor of the Reitz
Union. If you would like to have someone look over your
CV or Resume, please check the walk-in hours listed on
our home page (www.crc.ufl.edu) or contact us by telephone. |
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