Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae (CV) is a comprehensive document that outlines an individual's academic and professional history. CVs are typically used in academic, medical, research, and scientific professions. They can also be used when applying for grants, fellowships, or research positions.
Overview[edit | edit source]
A Curriculum vitae is different from a resume in that it is more detailed and contains a comprehensive listing of an individual's academic and professional background, including teaching and research experience, publications, awards, presentations, affiliations, and other details. Resumes, on the other hand, are a concise summary of an individual's skills and experiences, typically no longer than one page.
Components of a Curriculum Vitae[edit | edit source]
A CV typically includes the following sections:
- Personal Details: This includes the full name, contact information, and sometimes, a professional title.
- Education: This section lists all educational qualifications in reverse chronological order.
- Work Experience: This includes both paid and unpaid work, internships, and placements, with the most recent first.
- Skills: This section includes both hard and soft skills relevant to the job.
- Publications and Presentations: For academic and research positions, this section lists articles, books, papers, reports, and presentations that the individual has authored or co-authored.
- Awards and Honors: This section lists any awards, scholarships, or grants that the individual has received.
- Professional Memberships: This section lists memberships in professional organizations.
- References: This section lists people who can vouch for the individual's skills and qualifications.
Writing a Curriculum Vitae[edit | edit source]
When writing a CV, it is important to keep the following points in mind:
- Be Concise: While a CV is more detailed than a resume, it should still be concise and to the point.
- Be Honest: It is important to be truthful about qualifications and experiences.
- Tailor the CV: The CV should be tailored to the specific job or position being applied for.
- Proofread: The CV should be free of spelling and grammar errors.
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