PREPARING A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
A curriculum vitae (CV) is an overview of your accomplishments. Throughout your career, you will use your CV, so update it frequently to reflect your accomplishments and experience.
A CV is similar to a resume, but there are notable differences, such as:
• Education is ALWAYS listed first on a CV.
• A CV rarely lists an objective or includes long narratives (That is for your cover letter to include). • Listing references by name is more common in a CV. If you conducted research under a certain professor, include their name and title. • A CV can sometimes take up to three pages or more, although the length of your CV is not the focus. Therefore, include present and relevant experience first.
• CVs should be neatly organized with clear headings.
• Bullet points are common in resumes but less common in a CV.
DO’S AND DON’TS OF CV
DO INCLUDE
DON’T INCLUDE
• Your full legal name • Contact Information • Education • Certification and licensure • Postgraduate training • Practice experience • Professional or teaching appointments • Research and publications • Accomplishments • Professional society memberships • Personal and professional references
• Anticipated compensation • Reasons for leaving previous positions • Personal health problems or disabilities • Examination scores • License or DEA number • Race • Religion • Age • Place of birth • Citizenship • Marital status
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