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How to create a curriculum vitae (CV) that is compelling, well-organized, and easy to read
A good CV showcases your skills and your academic and professional achievements concisely and effectively. It’s well-organized and easy to read while accurately representing your highest accomplishments.
Don't be shy about your achievements; remember to be honest about them. Do not exaggerate or lie!
Academic CVs differ from the CVs typically used by non-academics in the industry because you need to present your research, various publications, and awarded funding in addition to the other items in a non-academic CV.
Here are some tips. They are organized into categories that could be used to structure a CV. You do not need to follow this format, but you should address the categories covered here somewhere in your CV.
Nguồn: Elsevier
General tips
Start by considering the length, structure, and format of your CV.
Length
2 pages is optimal for a non-academic CV, but research positions offer more flexibility on length.
Include research-specific details that emphasize your suitability, like relevant publications, funding secured in your name, presentations, and patents to the employer.
4 sides is a reasonable length. Academic recruiters may accept more if the additional information is relevant to the post.
Structure
Next, choose a structure for your CV.
Start with the main headings and sub-headings you will use.
In general, you should start by providing brief personal details, then a brief career summary.
The first section of your CV should focus on your education, publications, and research.
Also address: funding, awards and prizes, teaching roles, administrative experience, technical and professional skills and qualifications, professional affiliations or memberships, conference and seminar attendances, and a list of references.
Formatting
Use legible font types in a normal size (font size 11 or 12) with normal-sized margins (such as 1 inch or 2.5 cm).
Bullet points can highlight important items and present your credentials concisely.
Keep a consistent style for headings, sub-headings, and main text – do not use more than 2 font types.
Make smart but sparing use of bold and italics. (Avoid underlining for emphasis; underlines are associated with hyperlinks.)
Be aware of spelling and grammar and ensure it is perfect. Re-read a few times after writing the CV. Spell check can be useful, though some suggestions will not be accurate or relevant.