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Remember – having a résumé handy is always a good idea, even if you need to write a CV.

Dates

Make them easy to understand and find as your CV will be read quickly by reviewers. An easy solution is to left

justify the dates, and run them from most recent to oldest. Text on the CV is then consistently indented so that

the dates are in a “column” on the left side.

Having the dates on the same line as a position title (like on a résumé) is fine, as long as the elements are

justified (remember – readable and easy to find).

Many employers want to know the month of employment – as the year is 12 months long! The reason for this is

because many positions require a specific number of years of experience, and months count! For example,

suppose one is applying for a position that requires two years of experience. If one job had 6 months of

experience documented and the other had 18 months, then one would have 24 months – two years! If one had

only listed the years, then an employer would not know exactly how much experience one had because the

dates are vague. The format for dates needs to be consistent; here are some good options:

9/08 – 5/10

09/08 – 05/10

September 2008 – May 2010

Some people insist the chronology runs from earliest to most recent (opposite to what is suggested above). This

is a personal decision but UCS recommends the former method (most recent to oldest).

Regardless of method, use the same chronology format for all sections for consistency.

Common Headers for the Academic and Non‐Academic Curriculum Vitae Styles

The headers below are in “order,” but the order may change based on the type of position for which one is

applying and personal taste. For example, if one were applying for a non‐teaching academic research position,

then the “Teaching” header may drop below all the research headers, since one wants readers to see the

research experience.

EXERCISE:

Use the headers below, listing one header per half page (or per page if you’ve a lot to add). Then list the formal

activities you have done under each header. Never repeat an activity under multiple headers. For entries that

require a citation, use the method of your discipline (e.g., APA, MLS, etc.). Once you have this “worksheet,”

begin to format your CV by editing space and items.

Academic Curriculum Vitae Headers

Personal Information – just contact information – not date of birth, relationship status, citizenship, etc.

Current Position (if appropriate)

Education (alternative header: Academic Preparation)

TIP: Be sure to list advisor and dissertation/thesis title

Add all institutions and degrees after high school

Licenses and Certifications (if appropriate for position, or list later)

Teaching Experience and Interests (latter phrase only if appropriate)

Scholarly Activities and Research

Dissertation/Thesis

Research Interests (don’t make a huge list – this is the “research program”)

Publications (journal articles, book chapters, etc.)

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