C.V. Writing Vitae – Of Life Curriculum – Running, Race; Course, Lap – Fig. Career

C.V. WritingC.V. Writing

•Vitae– Of Life

•Curriculum– Running, Race; Course, Lap– Fig. Career

C.V. Writing C.V. Writing - Like A Resume ….- Like A Resume ….

Clear, Neat, Visually Appealing Max. of 3 Font Sizes/Styles Keep Sections Together At Least 2 – 3 Items Below A

Heading Use Action Verbs Emphasize Position Not Duration

– Date on Right Side

Typical C.V. ComponentsTypical C.V. Components

•Name and Contact Info

•Education

•Research Expertise

•Employment

•Awards and Honors– NIH, NSF, etc. Fellowships– Travel Awards to Meetings

Professional Organizations

Typical C.V. ComponentsTypical C.V. Components

Academic and Professional Experience– Teaching– Committees– Invited Seminars– Peer-Reviews– Students Trained

Typical C.V. ComponentsTypical C.V. Components

Publications– Include Thesis– Name, Title, Journal, Pages, Date

Presentations– Poster Sessions and Talks– Name, Title, Event, Date

References– 3 or more– Name, Title, Address, Phone, Email

Valuable ResourcesValuable Resources

Faculty Colleagues

Bank of America Career Services Center, PSU

www.sa.psu.edu/career/assist.shtml

Ann Marie Daniel amd9@psu.edu