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
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Less is More
– Mies van der Rohe