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\nWhether you choose to write your own academic CV or have Capstone Resume Services take on your project, we encourage you to have it ready at a moment\u2019s notice. Depending on your intended use of your academic CV, some of this advice might be seen as remedial, however, you might pick up a new insightful fact or two along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n There are some key differences between an average CV and an academic CV, so let\u2019s look at some of the major ones:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are applying for an academic faculty position, your resume focus should emphasize college\/university teaching experience, research and publications. Sources in academia suggest that your research is the most important aspect of your CV, so keep this a priority.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are applying for a leadership position (executive positions at the university level), your resume might be a hybrid between a<\/span> professional private-sector resume<\/span><\/a> and an academic CV. The hiring committee is looking for overall organizational leadership within an academic setting. Some of your sections might include bullets like a professional business resume, while other aspects might include classes you have taught or research you have completed.<\/span><\/p>\n Since most international job hunters present their professional skills on curriculum vitae and Americans mostly use resumes, it is important to note that this article is written for those needing advice for U.S. academic CV writing. There may also be some variations to make to your academic CV if you are applying for a Canadian, British, or any other country\u2019s academic job opening.<\/span><\/p>\n For the most part, you should list your most recent accomplishment and go chronologically backward in each section. Make it easy for the hiring committee to read through your resume quickly. Gaps in employment will be obvious considering the level of detail being included. So, don\u2019t try to hide them.<\/span><\/p>\n You never know what opportunity might pop up and being prepared with a CV in hand is sure to come in handy at some point in your career. Whether you are applying for a position (read the posting thoroughly) or you are submitting your CV for merit-based review or a grant application, you need to make sure it is current and presents your skills and experience in the most up-to-date manner possible.<\/span><\/p>\n The following are sections you should include in your academic CV: Career Summary, Education, Publications, Awards, Honors & Recognition, Funding (Grants & Fellowships), Teaching, Admin Experience, Professional Experience, Other Skills & Qualifications, Attendance at Conferences & Seminars, Optional Categories (based on relevance), Non-Academic Work, Professional Skills, Languages, Professional Memberships\/Affiliations, Appendices. If you don\u2019t have the skills to place in one area, leave it out.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are using your academic CV to apply for a position, the job posting might also ask you to include a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, sample syllabi, and\/or a diversity statement. You might feel that some of these are duplicating what you put in your CV, but not everyone on a search committee gets to see the supporting documents, so your CV should still be your focal point and include all the relevant information you\u2019d like to convey.<\/span><\/p>\n Your CV might be run through an <\/span>applicant tracking system<\/span><\/a>, so you want to make sure to use some of the same keywords listed in the job description in your resume. To find the best keywords that hiring managers use to screen out unqualified candidates, research your top job descriptions and write down all the words that are most commonly used in the job description and qualification sections. You can then strategically incorporate the keywords in your experience section with tangible results.<\/span><\/p>\n Leave plenty of time to get your academic CV prepared. You never know when a speaking engagement or a grant application will show up, but having a current professional academic CV on hand will make that process a lot less stressful. Use your rush points to focus on writing the speech or the grant application.<\/span><\/p>\n Academic resumes follow a specific format, for the most part. Be sure to keep the formatting consistent and be sure to double-check for typos or grammatical errors. Showcase your strengths as well as your attention to detail.<\/span><\/p>\n The length of your academic CV should be between 2-4 pages. It will tend to get longer with more experience, but once it hits four pages, it is time to consider abbreviating and editing long descriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you know what to include in your CV, it is time to package all this information clearly and powerfully. Remember, <\/span>when you confuse your readers<\/span><\/a>, you lose them, and the point of a CV is to draw in and engage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although academia is known for its verbatim and jargon, formatting your CV should take a different route. The point is to make the information easy to scan and engaging enough to pass the selection committee\u2019s criteria within 10 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To do so, here are some important formatting and stylizing tips that will help you write your academic CV so that it stands out from the rest:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Like most traditional resumes and CVs, there is certain information that you should leave out from your academic CV. Here are the most important things to remove from your CV to make it more appealing to selection committees:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n And if the process still seems daunting and you would like some additional help, Capstone’s resume writers specialize specifically in <\/span>academic CV writing<\/span><\/a>. Take advantage of our free resume consultation, where we\u2019ll work together to help you craft a winning academic CV.<\/span><\/p>\n Good luck with the process and keep up the great work!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between a Resume and an Academic CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What to Include in an Academic CV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Use Chronological Order for Your Academic CV<\/h3>\n
Know That Academic CVs Aren\u2019t Just For Job Applications<\/h3>\n
Most Academic CVs Follow a Structured Format<\/h3>\n
Navigate Supporting Application Documentation<\/h3>\n
Include The Right Keywords<\/h3>\n
Start Building Your CV Even Before You Need It<\/h3>\n
Why Details and Formatting Matter\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Ideal Length of Your Academic CV<\/h3>\n
Tips on How to Format Your Academic CV<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What To Leave Out From Your Academic CV<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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