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Vita Writing

Vita Writing. is brought to you by:. 100 Holtz Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 www.k-state.edu/ces ces@k-state.edu (785) 532-6506. Vita Writing. Kansas State University Career & Employment Services. Vita Defined. Curriculum Vitae (CV) “Course of one’s life” –- Merriam-Webster

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Vita Writing

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  1. Vita Writing is brought to you by: 100 Holtz Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 www.k-state.edu/ces ces@k-state.edu (785) 532-6506

  2. Vita Writing Kansas State University Career & Employment Services

  3. Vita Defined • Curriculum Vitae (CV) “Course of one’s life” –- Merriam-Webster • Comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing professional qualifications and activities

  4. Vita Thorough Multiple pages Academia Specialized Resume Brief One page+ Business Standard Vita vs. Resume

  5. CV / Resume Commonalities • Both are marketing documents • Both describe past but determine future • Both share purpose of getting an interview

  6. First Steps • Create inventory • Teaching, service and research • Review examples in your field • Seek advice from mentor

  7. Content Guidelines • Organize reverse chronological • Place important items on first page • Use common language • Keep readers in mind

  8. Possible Vita Sections • Contact information • Name, email, address(es), phone #s • Education • Postgraduate work • Graduate work / degree(s) • Specialization, thesis/dissertation, honors • Undergraduate degree(s) • Major/minor, honors

  9. More Sections • Experience • Academic / Teaching Experience • Courses, competencies, innovations, evaluations • Relevant / Professional Experience • Reverse chronological OR • Functional categories • May include PT/FT and paid/non-paid • Research Experience • Technical / Specialized Skills • Other Experience

  10. More Sections • Professional licenses / certifications • Publications / scholarly activities • Journal/magazine articles, conference proceedings, books, papers presented, workshops, ezine articles, work in progress • Grants • Honors and awards • Separate or in Education

  11. More Sections • Affiliations / membership • Professional development • Conferences attended, other activities • Academic / research interests • Foreign language abilities / skills • Consulting

  12. More Sections • Educational travel • Community involvement • Qualifications or summary of skills • References • Separate addendum

  13. Format Tips • Do not lead with dates • Be consistent with indenting, uppercase, bold and italics • Avoid < 10 point font • Include name on each page

  14. References • Anthony, R. & Roe, G. (1998). Curriculum Vitae Handbook. San Francisco: Rudi Publishing. • Hansen, R. S. (2006). Quintessential Careers. Downloaded from http://www.quintcareers.com/curriculum_vitae.html. • Heiberger, M. M. & Vick, J. M. (2001). The Academic Job Search Handbook. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.

  15. Vita Writing is brought to you by: 100 Holtz Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 www.k-state.edu/ces ces@k-state.edu (785) 532-6506

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