Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Transcript Of Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
UNC Diversifying Clinical Psychology Weekend April 2016
Andrea Hussong, Ph.D. Lillian Reuman, M.A. Elizabeth Reese, B.S., B.A.
Slides adapted from Jennifer Yi & Michelle Gonzalez
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
• A fairly detailed overview that communicates, in brief, your major accomplishments & experiences most relevant to the realm of academia
• What’s the difference between a CV and a resume?
Meaning Goal
Length Use
CV
“Course of life” (Latin)
Demonstrate academic achievements & scholarly
potential
Longer, more variable
Academic positions, fellowships, grants
Resume “Summary” (French)
Represent skills & experience to succeed in
position of interest
Shorter, usually 1-2 pages
Non-academic positions
Pre-Graduate School CV
• Why?
– To apply for research positions
• E.g., research assistants (RAs), research coordinators, fellowships, project assistants, project coordinators, internships
• How are you evaluated for these positions?
– “Good student” qualities – “Reliable worker” qualities – Career & educational aspirations &
goals
Graduate School Applications CV
• What criteria are used in graduate school admissions?
– Background to prepare you for graduate work
– Intellectual curiosity – Dedication to the career path
• E.g., research, clinical work, teaching
– Organizational skills – Fit! Fit! And more fit to the
program & proposed advisor!
Graduate School Applications CV
• What can a good CV show?
– You are prepared for the academics of graduate school
– You have out-of-class experiences that prepared you for the intellectual pursuits of graduate school
– You are driven & dedicated to this educational & career trajectory… and that you have already begun!
Elements of a Graduate School Application Package
• Cover letter/email • Personal statement • Letters of recommendation • Transcripts (GPA) • GREs
– General – Subject (varies program-to-
program)
• CV
Preparing Your CV
There is no 1 set format, but typical sections include the following:
• Contact information • Educational background
– Start with college
• Honors & awards
– Only include high school honors & awards, if major
• Professional memberships
• Research experience
– E.g., paid or unpaid, independent studies, honors thesis, assistantships, internships
• Clinically-relevant experiences
– E.g., paid or unpaid, volunteering
– Education & career related only
• Other relevant workrelated experiences
• Presentations &
• References
publications
– Approved by references
Common Strategies
• Gapping
– Use of incomplete sentences to present information as clearly & concisely as possible
– Examples
Research Assistant (09/2013-09/2014). Assisted with data collection. Completed data entry using SPSS. Attended weekly lab meetings.
Hospital Volunteer (05/2013-08/2013). Act as point of contact for families of patients. Transport patients to medical examinations & procedures. Supervise junior hospital volunteers.
Common Strategies
• Parallelism
– Maintain structure & tense of phrases and/or sentences consistent throughout CV
– E.g., use verbs to describe duties/responsibilities throughout CV
– Poor example
Research Coordinator (09/2015-Present). Independently ran participant visits through eye-tracking study protocol. Transcription and coding of patient interviews. Conducted literature reviews.
– Better example
Research Coordinator (09/2015-Present). Independently run participant visits through eye-tracking study protocol. Transcribe and code patient interviews. Conduct literature reviews.
Additional Tips
Dos
• Name your mentors & supervisors
• Get permission for references
• List novel skill sets
• Have multiple readers review your CV
• Use formatting to make it easier to read & follow
– Spacing, bolding, underlining, italicizing
• Use positive & energetic language
– E.g., “coordinated,” “managed,” “conducted,” “supervised”
Don’ts
• Overly segment
– E.g., separate paid & nonpaid research experiences
• Overly pad without purpose
• Include current or expected salary information
• Include reasons for leaving positions
• Use of excessive acronyms or abbreviations
UNC Diversifying Clinical Psychology Weekend April 2016
Andrea Hussong, Ph.D. Lillian Reuman, M.A. Elizabeth Reese, B.S., B.A.
Slides adapted from Jennifer Yi & Michelle Gonzalez
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
• A fairly detailed overview that communicates, in brief, your major accomplishments & experiences most relevant to the realm of academia
• What’s the difference between a CV and a resume?
Meaning Goal
Length Use
CV
“Course of life” (Latin)
Demonstrate academic achievements & scholarly
potential
Longer, more variable
Academic positions, fellowships, grants
Resume “Summary” (French)
Represent skills & experience to succeed in
position of interest
Shorter, usually 1-2 pages
Non-academic positions
Pre-Graduate School CV
• Why?
– To apply for research positions
• E.g., research assistants (RAs), research coordinators, fellowships, project assistants, project coordinators, internships
• How are you evaluated for these positions?
– “Good student” qualities – “Reliable worker” qualities – Career & educational aspirations &
goals
Graduate School Applications CV
• What criteria are used in graduate school admissions?
– Background to prepare you for graduate work
– Intellectual curiosity – Dedication to the career path
• E.g., research, clinical work, teaching
– Organizational skills – Fit! Fit! And more fit to the
program & proposed advisor!
Graduate School Applications CV
• What can a good CV show?
– You are prepared for the academics of graduate school
– You have out-of-class experiences that prepared you for the intellectual pursuits of graduate school
– You are driven & dedicated to this educational & career trajectory… and that you have already begun!
Elements of a Graduate School Application Package
• Cover letter/email • Personal statement • Letters of recommendation • Transcripts (GPA) • GREs
– General – Subject (varies program-to-
program)
• CV
Preparing Your CV
There is no 1 set format, but typical sections include the following:
• Contact information • Educational background
– Start with college
• Honors & awards
– Only include high school honors & awards, if major
• Professional memberships
• Research experience
– E.g., paid or unpaid, independent studies, honors thesis, assistantships, internships
• Clinically-relevant experiences
– E.g., paid or unpaid, volunteering
– Education & career related only
• Other relevant workrelated experiences
• Presentations &
• References
publications
– Approved by references
Common Strategies
• Gapping
– Use of incomplete sentences to present information as clearly & concisely as possible
– Examples
Research Assistant (09/2013-09/2014). Assisted with data collection. Completed data entry using SPSS. Attended weekly lab meetings.
Hospital Volunteer (05/2013-08/2013). Act as point of contact for families of patients. Transport patients to medical examinations & procedures. Supervise junior hospital volunteers.
Common Strategies
• Parallelism
– Maintain structure & tense of phrases and/or sentences consistent throughout CV
– E.g., use verbs to describe duties/responsibilities throughout CV
– Poor example
Research Coordinator (09/2015-Present). Independently ran participant visits through eye-tracking study protocol. Transcription and coding of patient interviews. Conducted literature reviews.
– Better example
Research Coordinator (09/2015-Present). Independently run participant visits through eye-tracking study protocol. Transcribe and code patient interviews. Conduct literature reviews.
Additional Tips
Dos
• Name your mentors & supervisors
• Get permission for references
• List novel skill sets
• Have multiple readers review your CV
• Use formatting to make it easier to read & follow
– Spacing, bolding, underlining, italicizing
• Use positive & energetic language
– E.g., “coordinated,” “managed,” “conducted,” “supervised”
Don’ts
• Overly segment
– E.g., separate paid & nonpaid research experiences
• Overly pad without purpose
• Include current or expected salary information
• Include reasons for leaving positions
• Use of excessive acronyms or abbreviations