Making your cv

What makes a good academic CV?

CV or Curriculum Vitae is the story of your life; quite literally, the phrase in Latin means "course of life"

What Is a cv?

However, in practice, your CV is a full history of your academic credentials.

1

Introduction

Your name and contact details

2

Research Interests 

A brief idea description of what you are interested in

3

Education 

Details of your schooling 

5

Awards and Achievements 

Academic/Non Academic Achievements

4

Research Experience

Academic Appointments and Past projects

6

Extracurriculars 

Your extracurricular engagements

(Volunteering/SciComm)

What should your cv have?

  • Full Academic History
  • More relevant in Academia
  • Can be quite long

CV

  • Highlights Skills
  • More relevant in Industry
  • Very Brief

Resume

cv vs resumé

A Sample CV

A Sample CV

Remove Unnecessary Colors

Make Use of Space

  • "Curriculum Vitae" is unnecessary

Make Use of Space

  • "Curriculum Vitae" is unnecessary
  • Sentence Does not convey useful information

Make Use of Space

  • "Curriculum Vitae" is unnecessary
  • Sentence Does not convey useful information
  • Contact information can be placed above

A Better Version

Before

After

Provide Context

Better

People may not be familiar with the abbreviations

What >> Who/Where

Good

What >> Who/Where

Even Better

Organize

Organize

Better

Again, context

With context:

Cite Properly

Better

Finally we have,

  • What to make your CV on? (Overleaf/Word)
  • Photograph is not necessary
  • Maybe link your website/github
  • Information in Email and CV should be consistent
  • Keep your CV up to date
  • Important information should stand out
  • Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
  • Don't be afraid to add independent projects
  • Do not undersell yourself.

Some general tips

Less is More

Mies van der Rohe

Thank You

How to make your CV?

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How to make your CV?

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