Purpose A CV is intended to detail all

● Purpose ○ A CV is intended to detail all your academic credentials and professional accomplishments. ● Length ○ As long as it needs to be, often will contain a brief description of past experiences ● Topics covered ○ All relevant experience for a given position.

● ● There is NO standard format Must be clear and easy to read Keep it relevant BUT include everything you need Always keep it up to date

● ● ● There is NO standard format Must be clear and easy to read Keep it relevant BUT include everything you need Always keep it up to date Tips: ○ Number pages ○ Use CAPS, bold or italics to have certain features stand out ○ If printed, keep pages single sided ○ Keep sections distinct, and self contained

● ● ● ● Personal Information Education Honors/Awards Research Experience Job Experience Publications/Presentations Volunteer Experience Qualifications/Skills

● ● Objective Certifications Affiliations (Student and Professional) Interests (hobbies)

● ● Full Name Permanent Mailing Address Email Address Phone Number

● ● Full Name Permanent Mailing Address Email Address Phone Number

● ● Full Name Permanent Mailing Address Email Address Phone Number

Education ● Ordered from most recent to oldest ● Degrees and distinctions are the most important information to include ● Any thesis or dissertation titles should be included

● ● Ordered from most recent to oldest Scholarships should be included Keep it academic! Descriptions here not necessary

● ● Ordered from most recent to oldest Note WHOSE lab you worked for Include gained grant funds Descriptions here are very useful ○ Brief summation of work ○ Typically a few sentences to a paragraph ○ Tailor detail to position (emphasize parts of work that are relevant)

● ● Ordered from most recent to oldest Broadly related to academics Show job title. Brief description of duties

● Ordered from most recent to oldest ● No descriptions ● Useful to separate these into sub-categories ○ Books, articles, presentations etc. ● Includes formal presentations at poster sessions, conference talk, etc. NOT classwork ● Generally, stick to using the bibliographic convention of the field

● Bold your name in the author list ● Can submit pending publications ● If citing a publication be sure to have a copy of it available somewhere

● Ordered from most recent to oldest ● List may become overly long, if so, shorten the list to include just the most significant or long-term positions ● Student organizations should be here ● As an undergraduate, it may be appropriate to include high school positions; phase these out over time

● Should be variable and add breadth to the CV ● Include technical (techniques and equipment use) skills important to the position ● Foreign languages go here ● Programming skills very in vogue

● ● ● Letter format, also matching the CV Captivating start, point out what caught your attention State who you are and what you want Generally explain qualifications for opportunity/grant Thank them for their consideration

● Should not be fungible ● Make it clear you know and understand the work of the professor or the lab ● Briefly explain why this lab is of interest to you ● Try to set up a meeting time for an interview to discuss work