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A
Curriculum
Vitae, also known as CV,
is an academic Resume that highlights your scholarly accomplishments. A good
Resume is essential for your success in the application
process. A CV provides the admission
committee with a clear outline of your accomplishments. This helps them
determine whether you are a good fit with their program. Learning
to prepare a good Resume will aid you throughout your application process. The
following information will be beneficial for creating your own
Curriculum Vitae:
What
Is A Curriculum Vitae?
Sometimes, a Curriculum Vitae is referred to as a "Resume". In fact, these terms are
probably interchangeable. In academic or educational circles we tend to use
the word Curriculum Vitae, or CV, more frequently than Resume.
An academic vitae is a summary of your
professional training and background. In other words, a CV is an
autobiographical account that provides the information on which a
preliminary decision is made whether to admit you to a program.
The main thing to keep in mind when
preparing a Resume is that it will stand in for you during the initial
phase of screening. Keep in mind that hundreds or thousands of applicants
will be represented. It conveys who you are and how you will benefit the
graduate program.
Professional review of
your Curriculum Vitae will maximize your chance of getting admitted.
Information That A Curriculum Vitae May Contain
Typical categories or headings of your
Resume may
include some or all of the following:
·
CURRICULUM VITAE
(optional at the top of the page)
·
Personal/Contact Information.
·
Objective
·
Education and Academic Background
·
Academic/Teaching Experience
·
Research Experience/Scholarly Activities
·
Publications
·
Academic Honors and Awards
·
Academic/Research
·
Affiliations/Memberships
·
Foreign Language Abilities/Skills
·
Volunteer Work
·
References
Layout Of A Curriculum Vitae
Here
is a recommended layout for academic Resume or CV:
Date: Month, Year
Curriculum Vitae
Your Full Name
PERSONAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION
There should be a table which contains
your contact information in a appropriate manner.
EDUCATION
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/SCHOLARLY
ACTIVITIES
PUBLICATIONS
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
ACADEMIC/RESEARCH INTERESTS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ABILITIES
REFERENCES
All above headings contain inner
sections which students should follow. Otherwise admission committee assumes
you are not familiar with writing a suitable Resume. This assumption can
have a terrible effect on their decision.
General Curriculum Vitae Tips
·
While
two pages is the absolute maximum, the recommended length is one page.
·
Having a
good quality paper is important. Take the time to create an elegant and
inviting format, and be sure to laser print the final product on high
quality paper. Style matters and your vita should appear professional,
uncluttered, and friendly to the eyes.
·
Clear
typeface. Well laid out - it should look clear and inviting when you hold
it.
·
Be
concise (short, sharp sentences or bullet points)
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Being aware of what accurately a
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
is, would certainly help you to prepare desirable Resume for your
application. More information can be found in complete version of "Curriculum
Vitae (Resume)". Also, in complete version you can find further
information about how to cover your academic background using above
headings. For each of these headings we provide detailed information.
Following them will help you to write the best Resume you can. Having a
layout for
Resume
is wonderful. Curriculum Vitae Layout helps you to replace your information in each
layout's section, and then done. Your Resume is complete. Don't miss it. The
complete and most proper Resume layout, containing all inner sections of
above headings, is waiting for you at complete version of "Curriculum
Vitae (Resume)" guideline. Also there are some other vital tips
that can help you to polish your CV.
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