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A Curriculum Vitae (which is also called a "CV" or a "vita" for short), is a summary of your professional background that is, inmany ways, similar to a resume. Because of the similarity, you may also fmd some of the information in the booklet "ImprovingYour Resume." which is also available from The Career Center. to be helpful in preparing your vita. In addition, generalinformation regarding job-related correspondence will be found in the cover letter booklet called" Writing Job-Related Letters."The information presented in this booklet will elaborate on the key elements of a C.V. and accompanying letters. Reading thisbooklet, as well as the "Improving Your Resume" and the "Writing Job-Related Letters" booklets will maximize your understandingof this material, and provide the thoroughest background for developing a good Curriculum Vitae.

CONTENTS

When Is A Curriculum Vitae Appropriate? page 1

Points To Consider page 1

What Is Usually Included In A C.V.? page 2

Possible Sections To Include In Your C.V pages 2-3

Taking an Inventory pages 3-6

Writing/Critiquing/Printing Your C.V page 6

Writing Cover Letters for a C.V. pages 6-8

Sample C.V.s pages 9-10

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WHEN IS A CURRICULUM VITAE APPROPRIATE?

A C.V. is a comprehensive, biographical statement (generally two, three or more pages) emphasizing your professionalqualifications and activities. A C.V. is typically used in the following instances:

* Applications for admission to Graduate or Professional Schools

* Applications for positions in academia, including:Teaching Positions in Elementary or Secondary SchoolSchool Administration (e.g., elementary or secondary principals; elementary or secondary assistant

principals; heads of schools; coordinators/supervisors; assistant superintendents; superintendents)Higher Education positions in teaching, research, and administrationInstitutional research and consulting.

* Applications for some internships

* Independent consulting in a variety of settings

* Providing information related to professional activities (e.g., for applications for professional memberships, forprofessional leadership positions, for presentations at professional conferences)

* Proposals for fellowships or for grants

Often, a briefer one- to two-page document can also be developed as a distillation of the more important points in the C.V.If a job announcement requests a resume (particularly if it is a job in an educational field), you may send the briefer documentin an initial response letter, with the notation in your cover letter that the C.V. can be sent if they so desire. If you areconfused about whether a hiring individual or institution really wants a resume or a vita, you should contact them if possible,and ask. Often they use the terms interchangeably; however, if they do want a C.V., you should have yours prepared to send.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

As is true with resumes, your C.V. may get as little as 30-60 seconds of consideration by a potential employer, grant reviewer,or other reader. So, an effective vita must be able to attract (positive) attention, stimulate the reader's interest, create a desireto get to know you better, and generate action. To maximize effectiveness, it should be:

Clear -- this means well-organized, logical, readable, and easily understandable.

Concise since the C.V. is typically longer than the resume, there is sometimes a tendency to "pad" -- avoidthe temptation! Be absolutely sure that there are no "double entries" -- no item should appear in the C.V. in morethan one place. Present everything that is relevant and necessary, but keep it brief.

Complete -- be sure you have included all of the important and relevant information that the reader needs in orderto make an informed decision about your application.

Consistent -- don't use an extensive mix of styles (such as an array of different fonts), and be sure to use the sameorder in presenting information -- that is, if you present your work experiences from most recent to least recent, usethe same order of presentation for any other data

Current -- remember to include dates with all information; in addition, with a C.V., it is particularly critical tocontinually update the information; ideally, the C.V. should be revised at least once a year.

Finally, while the content is critical, you should also be conscious of the image you present with this document. Rememberthat your CV. and accompanying letter may be your first contact with a prospective graduate program, employer, or grantreviewer. So, it needs to be visually appealing and should not contain any typographical or grammatical errors.

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WHAT IS USUALLY INCLUDED IN A CV.?

The categories listed below are often included in C.V.'s. However, no C.V. contains all of them, and some C.V.s will contain

other categories that are not listed here. The basic rule is that your own unique educational and work experiences should be

carefully considered when deciding which categories will be most effective in accomplishing your particular goals. Arrangewhichever categories you use to reflect your strengths in the most advantageous way.

The first step in actually developing your C.V. is to sit down and to write down all relevant information -- later you canorganize it into categories, then do whatever editing is necessary. After you have written down all relevant information, youshould develop a hierarchy, placing the most important and relevant categories and information first. All other informationcan be listed in descending order of importance.

POSSIBLE SECTIONS TO INCLUDE EN YOUR CV.

HEADING Name, address(es), and phone number(s), including area code(s).

EDUCATION Listing of earned academic degrees beginning with the degree in progress or mostrecent degree earned (for most of you, this will be your B.A.). Include: name ofinstitution; city and state; degree type (B.A., B.S., M.A., etc.) and area ofconcentration (Mathematics, Biology, Political Science); month and year degree was

(will be) received. Note: You may wish to include the title (using the formatappropriate to your particular academic field) of your thesis here. In addition, if you

are an undergraduate and your GPA is 3.5 or higher, you may include that here.

CERTIFICATION(S) List all areas of certification relevant to the position; include: type; year received.

HONORS OR AWARDS Receipt of competitive scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, etc.; Dean's Listrecognition; names of scholastic honoraries; teaching or research awards.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Listing of positions (part-time, full-time, temporary and permanent) which relate tothe type of work sought. Include: department/firm/agency/organization; completename; city and state; job/position title; dates; also include a brief description of youractivities/duties, using strong action verbs. Usually you will list these with mostrecent experience first (i.e., reverse chronological order).

OTHER EXPERIENCE Groupings of kinds of other experiences (including volunteer work and/orinternships) can enhance your C.V. Your experience can also be broken into othercategories such as: "Teaching," "Counseling," "Administration," "Volunteer,""Community," "Internship," etc. Entries within each section should be in reversechronological order.

GRANTS RECEIVED Include name of grant; name of granting agency; date received; title or purpose ofresearch project.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Memberships (with dates) should be listed for current (or recent, if relevant)memberships in national, regional, state, and local professional organizations, and anysignificant appointments and/or elections to positions or committees in theseassociations. Student memberships in professional associations should be listed.

PUBLICATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

Give bibliographic citations (using the format appropriate to your particularacademic discipline) for articles, pamphlets, chapters in books, research reports, etc.that you have authored or co-authored; for people in fine arts areas, this can includedescriptions of recitals, art exhibits, etc.

Give titles of professional presentations (using the format appropriate to yourparticular academic discipline); name of conference or event; dates and location; ifappropriate in your discipline, can also include brief description. Also list anyprofessional workshops you have conducted here. Presentations should be listed inreverse chronological order.

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RECENT/CURRENT RESEARCH (If applicable) Description of research projects recently conducted or in progress:type of research, purpose, etc.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE This includes names of institutional committees you have served on (including anyoffices held), student groups you have supervised, special academic projects you havedirected, etc. Note: usually this is a category that only becomes relevant after youhave obtained a position in academia and gained some related experience.

COURSES TAUGHT Once you have obtained a teaching position, you will often list the names of coursesyou have taught, institution and dates where taught, and brief course descriptions.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteer work, church work, community service organizations, etc.

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL Names of countries, dates, purpose (typically, only include this if relevant to theposition/grant for which you are applying).

REFERENCES Optional to end vita with statement "Available upon Request." If you are respondingto an advertisement that asks for references, include those requested on a separateaddendum sheet.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS A summary of particular or relevant strengths or skills which you want to highlight(typically, this is not included as a separate section, but addressed in other sections;occasionally, however, it may be appropriate, e.g., to list special computing orlanguage skills).

Note: The titles given are suggestions (based on those most typically seen in C.V.$) for possible categories to use in organizingyour vita; synonyms or similar titles are certainly acceptable, as long as the alternative choices are appropriately professionaland clearly understandable.

TAKING AN INVENTORY

Before heading to your word-processor or typewriter, it is important to take an 'inventory" of your skills and qualifications.Some of the areas to consider are listed below. Remember, most of you using this packet are college undergraduates, and maynot have experience in some areas. (In fact, not all areas listed above are included in this form.) For example, if you haven'tpublished yet in your career, just leave that section blank. For most of you, the areas under RELEVANT EXPERIENCE andOTHER EXPERIENCE will be where your particular talents and skills acquired so far will be reflected. Just use the sectionsthat are useful to you, and that match your particular skills and qualifications.

HEADING:

Name:

Current Address:

Current Phone:

Permanent Address:

Permanent Phone:

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EDUCATION:

Name of College/University:

Location (City, State):

Type of Degree, Major (Minor):

Month, Year of Graduation:

GPA (if 3.5 or higher):

Thesis Title:

HONORS OR AWARDS:

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

1. Organization:

Location (City,State):

Dates Employed/Worked:

Position Title:

Description of Duties:

2. Organization:

Location (City,State):

Dates Employed/Worked:

Position Title:

Description of Duties:

3. Organization:

Location (City,State):

Dates Employed/Worked:

Position Title:

Description of Duties:

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OTHER EXPERIENCE:

GRANTS RECEIVED:

Name of Grant:

Granting Agency:

Date Received:

Title/Purpose:

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Name:

Dates of Membership:

Positions Held (if any):

Name:

Dates of Membership:

Positions Held (if any):

PUBLICATIONS:

Author(s)' Name(s):

Date of Publication:

Title of Article:

Journal Name:

Other Relevant Info:

PRESENTATIONS:

Presenter(s)' Name(s):

Title of Presentation:

Name of Conference:

Date & Location:

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RECENT/CURRENT RESEARCH:

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS:

WRITING/CRITIQUING/PRINTING YOUR V.

After listing the information above, organize it and any other information that didn't fit into those sectionsinto what you think is a coherent, clear vita that presents your abilities and background effectively. Make atyped (or printed) copy so it is almost in final form. Now, double-check for: clarity, conciseness,completeness,consistency, and currency. Also check for whether it is visually appealing, interesting, and absolutely error-free.Finally, ask one or more professional people to read it and give you feedback. Good choices for readers (ifthey have the time) are professors or other professional people in the field in which you are interested. CareerCenter staff are also happy to provide feedback, but it is most useful for you to have some feedback frompeople like those who will be reading your C.V.

When it is in final form, you should laser-print it, or have it printed on good, high-quality paper. As is thecase with resumes, use white, off-white, or ivory paper. And, if using a color other than white, be sure to getenough matching paper to use for your cover letter, to which we will turn next.

WRITING COVER LEITERS FOR CURRICULUM VITAE

As a college undergraduate, you will normally be sending your C.V. uncle,- one of three (possibly four)circumstances: as part of an application to graduate or professional school; as a response to an advertisementfor a job; or as part of a set of letters of inquiry to learn about positions. You might need a C.V. to applyfor certain kinds of internships as well.

When applying to a graduate or professional school, you will normally have to complete a set of applicationforms to accompany the C.V., and a cover letter is likely to be unnecessary, since schools will usually havetheir own set of procedures, expectations, and forms to submit. If you wish to use the C.V. to send out aspart of job search inquiries, you can use the kinds of cover letters described in the Career Center booklet"Writing Job Related Letters." This booklet will discuss only those letters which are sent in response tospecific advertised openings. A model for a cover letter, and a sample cover letter follow these instructions.In addition, a sample cover letter to accompany an application for an internship is included.

Although a curriculum vitae is a fairly complete record of your academic and other work-relatedaccomplishments, the accompanying cover letter is a critical element in personalizing your experience. Coverletters for position ads that request C.V.s may exceed the one-page rule, but clarity and conciseness are asimportant as they are in other kinds of letters. The goal of the cover letter is to highlight and elaborate onpertinent themes using your own writing style. Remember that the quality of your writing will also be noticed.

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Preliminaries

Since you are seeking a "match" between you and the potential employer (school system, higher educationinstitution, corporation, other organization), you need to know something about your audience.

A. Obtain background information by talking to friends, professors, other acquaintances, and Coloradocollege alumni/ae, especially those who may be presently or formerly associated with an organization similarto the one in which you are interested. You should also call and request information from public relations oradmissions offices of the institutions in which you are interested, and visit the community or institution ifpossible. Try to learn about both the stated and unstated philosophy and politics of the institution and thedepartment you would be working in (generally, you can only learn this by talking with people who workthere).

B. When seeking an advertised position. research the duties associated with it and research the historyof the particular job for which you are applying. If possible, speak to individuals who may have knowledgeof the position. Find out why it is vacant, how long it has been vacant, and what kind of search process willtake place. Be sure you have the name of a specific person to whom you will address your letter ofapplication.

Remember, candidates who research potential work places are viewed as resourceful and as displaying highinterest. This kind of information is also a tremendous asset during interviews.

Content

Rather than rehashing your C.V., your cover Mter should summarize your experience and concentrate onhighlighting your appropriate accomplishments and interests related to the job. These will vary according tothe nature and goals of the position:

Academic teaching positions: emphasize relevant coursework and experience (including any relevantvolunteer work or internships) that would suggest you are likely to be a successful teacher; people hiringteachers are interested both in their knowledgeability of relevant subject matter, and in their experience withand interest in working with students; if you are in the sciences, you may also want to note your researchbackground and interests, including a short summary of your thesis if appropriate.

* Administrative positions: while it is unlikely that as a recent (or nearly recent) college graduate youwill have the qualifications required to obtain administrative positions, it is possible that you will be ableto find appropriate entry-level positions (particularly in student affairs work); for these positions, yourletter (and your C.V.) should emphasize at least two or three accomplishments which illustrate both yourleadership style and your priorities. Spell out what you did to make something happen, and don't be afraidto toot your own horn a bit. Your personal philosophy should come through. Finish up by demonstratinghow your particular experiences, education, beliefs, individual traits and talents could contribute toaddressing the needs of the new environment. (Here's where your homework comes in--knowing about keyissues or philosophical stances of the hiring organization.)

* Internships: as is the case with teaching positions, you will want to emphasize any relevant courseworkyou have completed, and any other relevant experiences; if you have completed another internship, be sureto mention that as well; to the extent possible, focus the C.V. so that it is clear how and why the particularskills and experiences listed are relevant to the particular internship for which you are applying.

Consulting/research positions: emphasize the necessary skills, knowledge bases, and experience to serveeffectively as a consultant to the organization. Unless requested to talk about your own interests,restrict your discussion to the organization's needs or possible needs (again, this is where your homeworkwill come in handy). Issues of your personal style are appropriate, especially as they relate to theorganization's "culture."

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Avoid stilted or overly formal language, but don't be too casual. Strive for a style that both reflects yourpersonality and is consistent with a professional image. Your letters should not only provide informationabout your qualifications, but should suggest self-confidence and self-knowledge (without being brash, of

course).

Format and Presentation

Formats are the same as for other kinds of letters (see the "Writing Job Related Letters" booklet). Use astandard business format (see Model letters that follow). Type or word-process each letter individually; usea clean, new ribbon. Letters should be on a good rag-quality bond (8-112 by II inch), preferably matching yourC.V.. If you are currently working for another organization (and are attempting to chalig jobs), do not usethe letterhead of the organization you currently work for.

Other Accompanying Materials

Generally, you should send only what is requested. These items may include the names of your references(typed on a separate sheet with phone numbers included) or letters of reference, a short writing sample,transcripts, and sometimes a written goal or personal philosophy statement. You should only include samplesof your work (e.g., copies of published papers) if requested. Generally, when you have been screened into thenext "cut,' you will be asked for more information, and can provide it then.

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ncou

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d pl

ayer

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ssis

ted

in p

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of g

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rese

arch

on

inde

pend

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ortio

n of

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proj

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colle

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and

cata

logu

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with

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in, U

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sent

ed r

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Con

fere

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on G

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of th

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PER

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CE

Tut

or, G

eolo

gy D

epar

tmen

t, T

he C

olor

ado

Col

lege

1991

.92

Prep

ared

lab

mat

eria

ls a

nd a

ssis

ted

stud

ents

with

lab

wor

k; tu

tore

d st

uden

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dMdu

ally

on

geol

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cour

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ompu

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rela

ted

assi

gnm

ents

for

geo

logy

cou

rses

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iden

t Ass

ista

nt, T

he C

olor

ado

Col

lege

1989

-91

Serv

ed a

s ad

min

istr

ator

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resi

denc

e ha

ll fo

r fi

rst.y

ear

stud

ents

: enf

orce

d C

olle

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olic

ies;

dev

elop

ed a

ndpr

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ted

educ

atio

nal p

rogr

ams

to r

esid

ents

: par

ticip

ated

in le

ader

ship

trai

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; par

ticip

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inre

crui

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sel

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new

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Ass

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olor

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mer

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form

atio

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trib

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to a

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of T

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band &

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year

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at m

any

of y

our

stud

ents

hav

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ecog

nize

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mpe

titio

ns f

or O

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pus

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ind.

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y in

tere

sted

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posi

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scho

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tude

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fur

the

last

sev

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yea

rs, a

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orou

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eir

high

ene

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ls a

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exci

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abou

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stud

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succ

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furt

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my

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at m

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rtic

ular

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e to

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nt E

nviro

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