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Writing for Job Seeking: CV/ Resume
Definition
A CV (short for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means “course of life”) is a detailed
document highlighting your professional and academic history. CVs typically include information like
work experience, achievements and awards, scholarships or grants you’ve earned, coursework, research
projects and publications of your work. You may be asked to submit a CV when applying for jobs in
academia or a job outside the US.
A resume is a shorter-form document that provides a concise overview of your previous roles, skills and
details about your education. (The French word résumé translates to “abstract” or “summary.”)
What is the difference between a resume and a CV? When should you use a resume, and
when is it better to use a curriculum vitae?
The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is
included, and what each is used for. While both are used in job applications, a resume and
a CV are not always interchangeable.
Element of CV
1. Include your contact information
This includes your full name, phone number and email address. Including your physical address
is optional.
2. Detail your academic history in reverse-chronological order
This can include your post-doctoral programs, graduate school, undergraduate school and high
school. Only include your most recent two educational experiences. Dates attended is optional.
3. Record your professional experience
List the company or organization, job title and dates employed starting with your most recent job.
List your job duties, experience gained and achievements. Use numbers to measure your impact
when possible.
4. Include relevant skills and qualifications

This can be in a separate skills section. Reread the job description to highlight the most important
skills employers are looking for. These can include both hard and soft skills that make you the best
candidate for the job.
5. List honors and awards

Use this section to outline your achievements in the field related to your application. Start with the
award name followed by year awarded, the organization that gave you the award and details about
the award such as how often the award is given, how many people receive it, etc.
6. Include relevant publications and presentations

Include relevant citations of presentations, papers, studies, books or other publications important
to your professional history. For publications, include authors, date published, summary, volume,
page and DOI number. For presentations, include the title, date and location of presentation.
7. List your professional associations and affiliations

This should include the name of the organization, geographic location or chapter and dates of
active membership.
Some employers, especially post-secondary institutions, may offer their own CV template and CV
examples to help make sure you include all required information in the format they prefer. Before
you submit your application, look for any special CV guidelines the employer has outlined. For
example, some institutions may require you to list only relevant coursework, fieldwork,
dissertations and professional references.
For an example (CV example template), read the next page

Joe Smith
1234 Main Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
770-555-1234
joe.t.smith@email.com
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, 2018
University of Texas College of Science, Austin, TX
Professional experience
University of Southern California
Professor, Herman Ostrow School of Veterinary Sciences | 2012–2018
• Taught multiple undergraduate and graduate courses in veterinary sciences.

• Fostered student commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in veterinary sciences.
• Acted as a student advisor to first-year veterinary school students.
Skills and qualifications
• Team leadership
• Seminar instruction
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Specialization in livestock science research and development
Awards and honors
• AVMA Advocacy Award, 2018

• AVMA Animal Welfare Award, 2016
Publications and presentations

Yang, J., Sanchez, C., Patel, A., Johnson, L., (2017) “Study of cocoa product component
theobromine and danger to canines.” Journal of Modern Veterinary Medicine. 272: 1234-56789.
Professional associations and affiliations
• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (2013–Present)

• American Veterinary Medical Association (2011–Present)

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4. Include relevant skills and qualifications

5. List honors and awards

6. Include relevant publications and presentations

7. List your professional associations and affiliations

For an example (CV example template), read the next page

• Taught multiple undergraduate and graduate courses in veterinary sciences.

• AVMA Advocacy Award, 2018

Publications and presentations

• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (2013–Present)

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