Writing

Curriculum Vitae
& Resume
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
 A Curriculum Vitae (CV): is a longer (two
or more pages) more detailed synopsis.
 It includes a summary of: educational and
academic backgrounds, teaching and
research experience, publications,
presentations, awards, honors, affiliations
and other details.
Resume
 A resume is a one or two page summary
of your skills, experience and education.
 A goal of resume writing is to be brief and
concise, at best,
 the resume reader will spend a minute for
reviewing your qualifications.
When to Use a Curriculum Vitae

 In US: apply for academic, education,

scientific or research positions, fellowships
or grants.
 In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia:
apply for a job
 In US: use resume when apply for a job
Curriculum Vitae Format
 Your Contact Information
Name
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email
 Personal Information
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Citizenship
Visa Status
Gender
Curriculum Vitae Format
 Optional Personal Information
Marital Status
Spouse's Name
Children
 Employment History
List in chronological order, include position
details and dates
Work History
Academic Positions
Research and Training
Curriculum Vitae Format
 Education
Include dates, majors, and details of
degrees, training and certification
High School
University
Graduate School
Post-Doctoral Training
 Professional Qualifications
Certifications and Accreditations
Computer Skills
Curriculum Vitae Format
 Awards
 Publications
 Books
 Professional Memberships
 Interests
Types of Resumes
 Chronological Resume:
starts by listing work history, with the most
recent position listed first.
 Employers typically prefer this type of resume
because it's easy to see what jobs you have
held and when you have worked at them.
 This type of resume works well for job seekers
with a strong, solid work history.
Types of Resumes
 Functional Resume:
focuses on skills and experience, rather
than on chronological work history.
 It is used most often by people who are
changing careers or who have gaps in
their employment history.
Types of Resumes
 Combination Resume:
lists your skills and experience first;
employment history is listed next.
 It highlight the skills you have that are
relevant to the job you are applying for,
and also provide the chronological work
history that employers prefer.
Types of Resumes
 Targeted Resume:
It is customized so that it specifically
highlights the experience and skills you
have that are relevant to the job you are
applying for.
Types of Resumes
 Mini Resume:
Contains a brief summary of your career
highlights qualifications.
 It can be used for networking purposes or
shared upon request from a prospective
employer or reference writer who may want an
overview of your accomplishments, rather than a
full length resume.