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Table of Contents Creating Your CV....2 Components of a CV.... 3 Other Notes......4 Tips for Making an IMPACT.... 5 Sample Template.........7 Sample CV. 8 CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS CAREERS 63 Fifth Avenue, 4 th floor, 419 (212) 229-1324 careers@newschool.edu www.newschool.edu/careers http://newschoolcareers.blogspot.com Page 1

Creating Your CV What is a CV? The Curriculum Vitae or CV can be translated as "the course of one's life/career and provides a comprehensive overview of your academic background and professional accomplishments. A CV is often needed to apply to graduate programs, employment in academia or international organizations, and in certain professional fields. Many of the rules of writing a resume can also be applied to writing a CV. When to Use a Curriculum Vitae In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. When asking for a job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submit a CV rather than a resume. o Keep in mind that overseas employers often expect to read the type of personal information on a curriculum vitae that would never be included on an American resume, such as date of birth, nationality and place of birth. o United States law on what information job applicants can be asked to provide does not apply outside the country. The Differences between a Resume and a CV There are several differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume. A curriculum vitae is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. o A two to three page CV is the norm for most graduate students but usually will grow in length after more accomplishments and experience in the field. Another difference between the CV and resume is that the CV includes a greater range of information. o The focus is more on academic achievements such as educational background, research interests, published works, teaching experience, academic honors/awards, and other related professional experience. Like a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant to the position for which you are applying. Start by making a list of all your background information, and then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include. Review CV Samples It's often helpful to look at samples before you begin writing. In this packet you ll find a sample CV along with a guide for the important components of a C.V. Page 2

The following components are important to include when writing your CV: HEADINGS WITHIN A CV Personal Information Summary of Qualifications (or Achievements) Education (coursework and dissertation information can be listed in a separate section) Honors/Awards/Grants (can be listed in separate sections) Experience (can be listed in separate sections: Teaching Experience, Research Experience, Professional Experience, etc ) Publications/Presentations (can be listed in two separate sections) Professional Affiliations References Other sections that can be included: DESCRIPTION Your name should appear on every page and include a page number after the first page. Your contact information only needs to be on the first page but should include address, phone number(s), and email address. Since the CV is often lengthy and more detailed than a resume, it is helpful to include a section that summarizes your most important skills and accomplishments. List your institution, degree, major or field of concentration, and date at which degree was received or will be completed, and coursework. You can include the title of your dissertation and the name of your advisor here or in a separate section. Include a brief description of your dissertation and skills/methodology (if applicable). List name of honor or award and the date it was received. You can list grants here or in a separate section. Include the name of the funding agency and/or grant and the project(s) it is funding. Describe all teaching, research, and professional work experience that is relevant to your professional objective. Only provide detail on experiences that are related to your professional objective. You can condense any unrelated professional experiences. Any publications or presentations should be included near the end of the CV. These should always be written in a bibliographical format. Items to be included under publications include books, articles, research papers, unpublished manuscripts or book chapters. These can be both scholarly and professional memberships in organizations. Any leadership roles should be stated. Name, organization/affiliation, and contact information of people who have written letters of recommendation for you. Community Involvement/Volunteer Experience, Technical Skills (Computer Skills), Travel/Exposure to Cultural Experiences, Foreign Language Skills, Research Interests Page 3

Other Things to Keep in Mind Important Notes: Your CV should be well organized and consistent. Since CV s are usually longer than resumes, it is extremely important to make them as readable as possible. When writing your CV, be descriptive and include numbers where possible. Make sure to include relevant information in your CV to match and support your professional, academic or research objective. Research the program or position that you are applying to so that your CV is relevant to the requirements of the program or position. Proofread your CV more than once. Ask for help from your career counselor, advisor and other colleagues to look over your CV. Look at examples of other CV s online, in books, and from friends to get ideas for layout and content. Highlighting Your Thesis Including a one- or two- page abstract of your thesis is recommended but optional. If you do provide an abstract, write (See Abstract Attached) in the Education section of your CV after the name of your thesis title. If you are working on or have recently finished your doctoral degree, at least include a brief, clear summary of your thesis topic in the Education section. Dissertation Abstract This should be included as a separate page at the end of the CV. Briefly summarize content, placing your work within its scholarly context, and noting its contribution to the field. Your abstract should be: o Comprehensible to people outside your field o Scholarly enough to interest people in your field Page 4

10 Top Tips To Ensure Your CV Has Impact Created by: thecvclinic.com TIP 1: Target your y CV C V to a specific s job or type of position p on Prospective employers/recruiters need to be able to match your skills and experience to their selection criteria. Consider carefully the requirements of your target job and make sure your CV highlights the relevant key skills and experience, just like you would in your resume. TIP 2: Structure your CV so it is easy to navigate An initial scan of a CV is usually only 20 or 30 seconds, so it is very important that the information is laid out clearly and your most relevant skills and experience are in sharp focus. Use headings and sub-headings to divide information and keep the format crisp. There are no right or wrong CV formats. The most effective CVs are designed with an end target in mind. Experiment with ordering your information in different ways to create the right message. TIP 3: Create content that sells Good design should get attention, but it's really the content of your CV that determines how many interviews you generate. Provide plenty of information to help sell your skills and experience. Include a brief description of your current/recent employer to help put your role into context (particularly important if your employer is not very well known or you are changing industries). Give concise descriptions of your roles and responsibilities, including key information such as the number of staff you managed or the size of budget for which you were responsible. TIP 4: Focus on achievements and contributions c Differentiate yourself from the competition by highlighting your relevant skills and achievements. Think about your key performance indicators - every job has them whether they're written down or not - and use these as a basis for developing a list of successes. TIP 5: Quantify and qualify q your y achievements Create powerful success statements by quantifying your achievements, focusing on the key business drivers of saving money, making money, saving time, improving service etc. Give an indication of the scale and scope of your contributions by including details of the numbers of people/sites involved in particular projects. Highlight any special features, e.g. an industry that was the first/largest ever, etc. TIP 6: Use strong marketing power words Exploit language to create the tone of your CV. Use power words in your statements such as: achieved, delivered, led, drove, exceeded, implemented, spearheaded, pioneered, introduced, initiated, project managed, saved, reduced, increased, improved. TIP 7: Sell the benefits of your skills Most CVs provide a list of duties without explaining the benefit of those skills to employers. If one of your key skills is the ability to motivate teams, for instance, explain how this has benefited your employer's bottom line. You might say that you have improved team morale and motivation, Page 5

resulting in increased staff retention which has in turn reduced recruitment costs. TIP 8: Ensure perfect presentation Poor presentation can undermine the best content, so make sure your spelling, grammar and layout are PERFECT. Get someone to read your CV to double check for errors. TIP 9: Provide examples to support your claims If you claim to be a good communicator, for instance, support this by providing information on the types and levels of people/organizations you've dealt with and how you have communicated. Example: Delivered presentations to expert audiences of up to 500 people. TIP 10: Keep your CV highly relevant and concise Don't try to include everything you've ever done in your CV. A successful CV is relevant and targeted to a specific job or position, so you should only include information which supports your suitability for the role. Re-order your CV to highlight experience most relevant to your current target. Reduce early career detail to give more focus to recent employment. Meet with a career counselor and your advisor to prepare your CV and proofread it. Page 6

Sample Curriculum Vitae Template CONTACT INFORMATION Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Cell Phone Email SUMMARY STATEMENT (Optional) Include a brief list of the highlights of your candidacy. EDUCATION List your academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Graduate Institution, City, State Degree, Major Date of Graduation Thesis Undergraduate Institution, City, State Degree, Major Date of Graduation EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List in chronological order, include position details and dates. POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING List your postdoctoral experiences, if applicable. FELLOWSHIPS List internships and fellowships, including organization, title and dates. LICENSES / CERTIFICATION List type of license, certification or accreditation and date received. PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS SKILLS / INTERESTS Page 7

Sample CV Student Applicant 65 Fifth Avenue #214 New York, NY 10003 212.229.1324 studenta@newschool.edu Education: Master of Arts, Psychology May 2007 New School for Social Research New York, NY Concentration in Multicultural Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.88 Bachelor of Science, Human Development May 2005 Cornett University Swayville, NY Concentration in Adolescent Development and Families Major GPA (Overall/Last 2 years): 3.8/3.83 Cumulative GPA (Overall/Last 2 years): 3.76/ 3.81 Research Experience: Research Assistant Fall 2005 - Present Interpersonal Violence Intervention Program Supervisor: Sarah Peters, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, New School for Social Research Development of a primary prevention program to prevent interpersonal and dating violence in young children Editing and writing of a manuscript to be soon submitted to a professional journal Co-author of a forthcoming empirical article on group work with school aged children Co-author of a forthcoming article on PTSD in battered women Research Assistant Fall 2004 Getting Physical: Physical Aggression among females Supervisor: James Gartner, Ph.D. Department of Human Development, Cornett University Participated first hand in collection of vignettes and library research Read and edited drafts of a large manuscript Assisted in the writing, editing, and publishing of the book: See Jane Hit Research Assistant Jan 2004 - May 2005 The Role of Moral Development in Relational Aggression Supervisor: Dawn Shatnerr, Ed.D. Department of Education, Cornett University Proposal writing, submitting materials for research symposium and conferences Writing and editing manuscripts resulting in a submission to an academic journal Co-author of a forthcoming empirical article on Moral Development and Relational Aggression Co-presenter at the Association for Moral Education Conference, Fall 2004 Research Assistant May 2003 - July 2004 Social Cognition and Aggression Supervisors: James Gartner, Ph.D., Cindy Hazel, Ph.D., and Catherine Beach, Ph.D. Department of Human Development, Cornett University Participated in the collecting, coding and entering of data Assisted in data analysis and preparation of 3 research manuscripts Read and edited multiple drafts of numerous manuscripts Teaching Experience: Page 8

Teaching Assistant Fall 2004 HD 362: Human Bonding Supervisor: Cindy Hazel, Ph.D. Department of Human Development, Cornett University Proctored and assisted in the evaluation of exams for a class of over 600 students Research, designed and taught a discussion section to 200 students on the role of physical beauty in attraction Design and facilitation of lesson plans and activities Teaching Assistant Spring 2004 HD 465: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Development of Violence Supervisor: Catherine Beach, Ph.D. Department of Human Development, Cornett University Assisted in the preparation of lecture and reading materials Designed and maintained course website Fieldwork Experience: Counseling Intern Office of Career Development, The New School Supervisor: Rosanne Sonatore, M.S. Design, creation and facilitation of student workshops Provide counseling services to students and alumni Facilitate group work on career related issues Provide assistance to students on resume and interview skills Psychology Intern Dr. JoAnne Barge, A Psychology Corporation Supervisor: JoAnne Blou, PhD. Co-author of website blog articles on various topics in psychology Conducted research on the ethical principles of online counseling Organization of office materials and administrative duties Fall 2006 - Present Summer 2006 - Present Publications: Shatnerr, D.E. and Applicant, S. Relational aggression and bystander behavior. (forthcoming) Peters, S., Applicant, S. & Hill, J. The C.A.R.E. club group approach: A dating violence prevention. (forthcoming) Peters, S., Applicant, S. & Hill, J. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, exposure to violence and protection orders in battered women. (forthcoming) Applicant, S. & Hill, J. (submitted) Ethical considerations of online counseling: An exploration of counselors and counselors in-training. Graduate Student Journal of Psychology, 9. Workshops and Presentations: 2005 Society for Research on Adult Development (SRAD) Conference Girls will be Women: A look a relational aggression and the life course Discussed the nature of relational aggression and the life course which these behaviors take in women Provided rationale for more research in this area and the need to recognize that girls are not the only ones acting in relationally aggressive ways 2005 Student Leadership Institute Conference (SLIC) Becoming a Student Leader: How to balance school, activities and your life Presented a 45 minute seminar to 60 students on becoming an active student leader and effective ways in which individuals can attempt to balance their coursework, activities and personal time Page 9

2004 Association for Moral Education Conference Moral Development and Bystander Behavior: Why adolescent girls don t stand up to bullies Discussed the nature of relational aggression and the role of the bystander phenomenon Provided strategies for ways in which moral development can add to future research in this area Selected Awards and Recognition form Cornett University: 2005 Distinguished Student Leadership Award, Dean of Students Deans List, College of Human Ecology 2004 Edgar White Award for Student Leadership and Excellence Academic Scholarship Award, Cornett Club of Orlando County Deans List, College of Human Ecology 2003 New Student Volunteer Award Event Creator, Dean of Students Event of the Year Award 2002 LaMante Academic Scholarship Award Taydom Academic Scholarship Award Professional Activities and Organizations: American Psychological Association, Graduate Student Affiliate Association for Moral Education, 2004 Presenter Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education, 2006 Participant Selected Work and Leadership Experience: Co-leader, Prevention of Interpersonal Violence Research Group (New School, Present) Executive Director, Student Union Board (Cornett University, 2002-2005) Student Manager, Carol Tatkon Center (Cornett University, 2004-2005) Lifetime Member, Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity) Executive Board Member and Senior Week Chairperson, Class of 2005 Gold Award Recipient and Lifetime Member, Girl Scouts of the USA Relevant Coursework: Developmental Adolescent Development Gender and Sexual Minorities Human Sexuality Community Psychology Community Outreach Problems of Contemporary Society Childhood, Adolescence, and Family Marriage and Family Therapy Adolescent Development Risk and Opportunity Factors in Childhood and Adolescence Problematic Behaviors in Adolescence Families and the Life Course Page 10

Research Methods Measurement in Psychology and Education Program Evaluation Assessment in Counseling Research Methods in Human Development Empirical Research in Human Development Psychopathology Adult Psychopathology Adult Personality Problematic Behavior in Adolescence Multicultural Psychology Racism and Racial Identity in Psychology and Education Perspectives in Multicultural Counseling Multicultural Consultation and Organizational Development Winter Roundtable in Cultural Psychology and Education Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Development of Violence and Aggression Problems of Contemporary Society Law and Society Interpersonal Communications Cognitive Children and the Law Thinking and Reasoning Psychology of Television Page 11