What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
A CV is a document used when applying for teaching, research, or administrative jobs in higher education. Like a resume, a CV describes your experience, but there are key differences. Click here to get information on writing a curriculum vitae. Getting Started Begin by writing out everything from your current and previous experience that you feel may be relevant. This includes education, honors/awards, computer skills, language skills, current and previous employment (also include volunteer experience), and special projects. We have provided a Personal History Worksheet and a list of action verbs that may be useful for you to use when writing down your paid and unpaid work experience and activities. When you list your responsibilities from previous jobs, include both the everyday routine work and the work that required special training and skills. As you write your resume, remember that employers are looking for people with transferable skills. Transferable skills are skills that can b
