In the United States, a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a summary of an individual’s educational and academic experiences. It is more comprehensive than a résumé and can be more than one page. It can include anything that a resume consists of, with the additional sections of research experience, presentations at conferences, publications, teaching experience, and references. A CV is most often used to apply for faculty positions in higher education, for research-intensive positions at national labs or research institutes, and for fellowships, grants or awards (Source: Office of Intramural Training & Education: National Institutes of Health). Other countries’ CV guidelines can differ — some would want you to include a professional photo, your nationality, date of birth, marital status and other personal information. Some organizations of the world would want you to apply with a CV rather than a résumé. Be sure to be cognizant of the company or institution you are applying to and the location.
Writing a CV
Tips/Articles
- Guide to Writing a CV (National Institutes of Health)
- CV Examples and Templates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) Samples, Templates, and Writing Tips
Academia
Job Sites
- Academic Keys
- Academic Employment Network
- Chronicle of Higher Education – Jobs
- HigherEd Jobs
- Top Higher Education Jobs
- UniversityJobs.com
Articles/Resources
- Guide to Writing Letters for Faculty Positions (National Institutes of Health)
- Preparing for Academic Interviews (National Institutes of Health)
- Tomorrow’s Professor Mailing List (Stanford University)
Research
Job Sites
Tips/Articles
- Common PhD-Level Engineering Jobs (DegreeDirectory.org)
- Postdoctoral Interview Questions (Glassdoor.com)
Recommended Reading
- Building a Successful Career in Scientific Research: A Guide for PhD Students and Postdocs, by Phil Dee
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