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Curriculum Vitae (CV). What is a CV?. The term “curriculum vitae” comes from the Latin Curriculum (course) and Vitae (life): The course of one’s life.
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What is a CV? • The term “curriculum vitae” comes from the Latin Curriculum (course) and Vitae (life): The course of one’s life. • A Curriculum Vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. • It is similar to a résumé. • It can be used to secure a job but it’s used primarily when applying for academic, education or scientific research positions as well as fellowships or grants (hint: financial aid for college).
Objective + Requirements • To prepare and format a working list of accomplishments and strong points for future education and employment • CVs must be at least 2 pages. Subheadings with an asterisk (*) are optional for inclusion on the final product. You must include a minimum of 7 sections. The final product should be typed, professional looking, uploaded to turnitin.com and on time.
Resume vs. curriculum vitae • Content all- inclusive summary area-specific • Length Short As long as it needs to be • Purpose To get employment (or interview) To detail background and and qualifications
Curriculum Vita (vitae) • Note “vitae” (vee-tie or vee-te) is the plural form; • “vita” (vee-tuh) is singular
Why work on this now??? • Time goes by fast… • Helps you organize important things for your future career (which organizations to join; what is missing…. • Assists in setting goals…. • Assists in getting letters of recommendations or applying for other programs/committees
CV section subheadings • Personal Details • Personal attributes and strengths • Experience, skills, and language • Achievements and honors • Community Involvement • Job History* • Education, qualifications, and certifications • Hobbies and interests • References
Using Action verbs • Use action verbs when writing the phrases to describe yourself, strengths, achievements, etc. on the CV worksheet • Action Verbs give your resume power and direction.
Action verbs • Management Skills:
Action verbs • Communication Skills
Action verbs • Clerical or detailed skills
Action verbs • Research skills
Action verbs • Technical skills
Action verbs • Teaching skills
Action verbs • Financial skills
Action verbs • Creative skills
Action verbs • Helping skills
Reminders • Use the fill-in-the-blank worksheet to plan your CV. • CV is due by Thursday, Sept. 5 by 11:59 p.m. uploaded to turnitin.com. • A rubric is available on the assignment handout and website.