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\u0014https://education.indiana.edu/students/careers/index.html\u0015\nRevised Spring 2024\nby Jac’lyn Bera, Graduate Assistant\nWhat is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? Why Does it Matter?\nA curriculum vitae, also called a CV or vita, is a summary of your education, accomplishments, and professional experiences (e.g., teaching experience, research, clinical experiences, presentations, publications),. CVs provide foundational information about your academic and professional history that aids in applying for fellowships, jobs, grants, publications, conferences, and internships. Often times, CVs are considered to be exclusively important when applying for jobs within academia, however, this is not always the case. It is a cornerstone to your application materials as a graduate student, whether you are applying to a graduate program or moving forward with your career.\nIs a CV really different from a resume?\nIn short: Yes! It is! For starters, your CV is a living document that goes more in-depth than a standard two-page resume. There is no page limit to a CV, and depending on your field or specialization, that length may be as short as three pages or longer than six pages. The information in your CV is supposed to be relevant to your field; meaning that even though there is no page limit, your CV should still remain concise and to the point. CVs offer a more comprehensive picture of your scholarly identity and training. It should also be tailored to the position or organization that you are applying to. Saving an archival copy that includes EVERYTHING you have done, may be helpful for future applications.\nFormatting your CV\nWhile there is no “gold-standard” way to organize your CV, formatting can vary from field to field. Seeking out examples for structure can be incredibly helpful when deciding how you want the document to read. However, there are a few consistent formatting suggestions that will help guide your writing process:\nList everything in reverse chronological order, which highlights your most recent achievements and experiences.\nCheck your CV for spelling and typographical errors\nUtilize functions like Bold, Italics, and Underlines to help break up the space and draw attention to different sections. Also use bullet point style descriptions, keeping your information short and concise.\nFont: most commonly used fonts are “Times New Roman” or “Helvetica/Arial” and range between 10-12 points.\nThe footer/page number is most appropriately placed in the lower center or right-hand corner of the page and may be in smaller font size\nIt is recommended that CV’s be saved in either MS Word or Adobe PDF format. You just want to make sure that your CV can be opened with the majority of the current software systems. Commercial copy stores will take electronic files (via email or USB) and make multiple copies professional quality printers. For most applications, however, an inkjet or home laser printer will produce acceptable copies.\nIf you print out your CV: Always use standard white, ivory, or neutral 8.5 x 11-inch heavyweight paper. Keep in mind that colored paper and ink may look hazy after copying\nDon’t double-side print your CV or resume\nInformation to include in your CV,\nYour name and contact information (Typically permanent email address and professional social media or website handles)\nYou may choose to include your phone number and address if sending your CV in for a job position, but do not include these on publicly accessible CVs\nThis one should be used at your own discretion. Including your pronouns can help reduce the chance of being misgendered, but if you feel cautious of the organizations or positions you are applying for, you may choose to omit them.\nEducation including the name, location, and degree obtained or in progress. List in reverse chronological order.\nLice","cbCaiksjvihFj219","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiksjvihFj219","docx",460995,"English","# What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? 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