Curriculum Vitae Basics

Suggested Content Areas of a Vitae

The following areas can be used in developing your vitae. You may omit some of these suggested areas and/or develop areas that are more suitable for your unique situation.

Heading: Name, address, phone number and email address

Objective: List the name or type of the position for which you are applying

Education: List degrees beginning with the most recent. Include the name of the granting institution, year of graduation, areas of concentration, GPA, etc. . .

Work Experience: List positions that relate to the type of work sought. This information should be listed in reverse chronological order. Descriptions should include: title of position, department, company/organization, city, state, and employment dates.

Research Experience: Describe any research projects recently conducted or currently in progress.

Publications: List bibliographic citations of published articles, pamphlets, research reports, etc…

Professional Memberships: List names of all professional associations in which you have current membership. Indicate any leadership positions held.

Awards/Honors: List receipt of scholarships, fellowships, teaching or research awards.

References: State that your references will be provided upon request.

Sample Curriculum Vitae

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