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Resumes and cvs.
Depending on the type of job, you will need to create a curriculum vitae (CV) or a resume. Both documents put your qualification in writing, but they are used for different audiences and use a different format.
When to use a Resume
In the United States, most employers use resumes for non-academic positions, which are one or two page summaries of your experience, education, and skills. Employers rarely spend more than a few minutes reviewing a resume, and successful resumes are concise with enough white space on the page to make it easy to scan.
For more information on developing your resume, please visit Optimal Resume and Cornell Career Services’ Career Development Toolkit . Students often find it helpful to review resumes from graduate students who got their first job outside of academe.
When to use a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A CV is a longer synopsis of your educational and academic background as well as teaching and research experience, publications, awards, presentations, honors, and additional details. CVs are used when applying for academic, scientific, or research positions. International employers often use CVs as well.
A CV is a comprehensive statement emphasizing:
- professional qualifications
- accomplishments
- special qualifications
A CV can vary from two pages to several pages. Professionals seeking academic positions and non-academic positions in science, higher education, research, and health care typically use a CV. It is also used to seek a fellowship or grant and is expected for some positions overseas. Consult with faculty members in your field to determine what is expected and appropriate for your field.
Guidelines for Preparing a CV
- The order of topics in a CV format is flexible.
- Arrange sections to highlight strengths for the position you are seeking.
- Elaborate on accomplishments and skills within categories.
- List items within each category chronologically, the most recent appearing first.
- Include additional headings when appropriate to reflect certifications/licensures, workshops/training, languages, book reviews, etc.
- Present information in an easily accessible and attractive style.
- Faculty advisors are the most knowledgeable resource for determining what constitutes effective content in your discipline.
- For formatting assistance and to see more examples of CVs, visit the Cornell Career Services Library in 103 Barnes Hall. The following books also may help: How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae and The Curriculum Vitae Handbook .
- Non-academic samples from the University of California, San Francisco
- Academic samples from the University of California, San Francisco
- Samples from Columbia University
- Samples from University of Pennsylvania
- Chronicle of Higher Education’s CV Doctor
Electronic Version of CV
When sending electronic versions, attach a file or cut and paste the CV into the text of the email message. State your objectives and career interests in the first few lines since they may be the only items seen on a screen. Other tips:
- Use language and acronyms recognized in your field.
- Avoid using bold, italics, underlining, lines, or graphics. Use all caps for emphasis.
- Put your name at the top followed by address and each phone number on a separate line.
Many employers use websites for applicants to apply for positions. Although each form may be different, some elements may be similar. Save parts of your CV in a format that can be cut and pasted for each individual web-based form, such as saving a bulleted list of work experience.
Transforming Your CV into a Resume
You may need both a CV and a resume for your job search. Sending the appropriate document (CV or resume) tells employers that you can distinguish the differences between the academic and non-academic environments and that you can adapt your skills to either environment. Most employers in industry prefer a resume. When rearranging your CV to make it a resume:
- Do not exceed two pages.
- Re-evaluate your experience. Think creatively about how your academic experience can be translated into the necessary skills for a non-academic environment. Consider skills of project management, leadership, teamwork, effective communication, and meeting deadlines.
- Choose action verbs to describe your experience.
- Put your strengths first. List your professional experience or your degree first, depending on which is most important for a specific position.
- Include a well-written job objective; state the type of position and work setting you are seeking, skills or abilities you possess, and long-term goals. Be sure that your resume supports your job objective.
- Emphasize skills and accomplishments.
- List relevant presentations, publications, and papers, but not all.
- Have someone proofread it.
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Below are sample materials to help guide the creation of your CV, resume, and cover letter. Some of these samples have been generously donated by UVA students and postdocs in order to provide you with ideas about how to create your own materials. DO NOT COPY the text exactly and please keep in mind there are numerous acceptable formats for these documents.
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- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
The curriculum vitae, also known as “vita” (without the “e”) and abbreviated as "CV,” is a comprehensive overview of your educational background and academic qualifications. It is the standard statement of credentials within academe and the research world, and the foundation of an application for an academic or research position, akin to the resume for job markets outside of academics. As is the case for all application materials, your CV should be tailored to each job opportunity and should emphasize your strongest qualifications.
While there is no limit to length, the CV must concisely convey information. In the early stages of the applicant screening process, search committee members will probably spend less than one minute scanning each CV to reduce a large pool of applicants to a manageable list of qualified candidates. To increase your chances of making the short list, you should prepare an attractive CV that clearly and succinctly identifies the qualifications that make you a good fit for the position.
While general guidelines are presented here, you are strongly urged to consult with faculty in your department for guidance. Given that CV styles change over time, it can also be instructive to look at the CVs of junior scholars in your field, particularly those who hold the kinds of positions that interest you.
- Arts and Art History
- BioChemistry (Industry)
- Economics (sample from MIT)
- Engineering (sample from Michigan State University)
- Higher Education (Administration)
- Research Focused CV
- Teaching Focused CV
There are several resume formats for presenting information, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on the material being presented. Select a format that best showcases your qualifications in relation to the job you seek.
- Chronological Resume
Lists all experience in reverse chronological order. This most traditional type of resume highlights a progressive record and best suits job seekers who have moved forward along a particular career path. This format may be less effective for people changing career pursuits, those who have little work experience, and those who wish to make a case for the transferability of skills to a different line of work. In addition, someone with old but very relevant experience should not choose this format as it will bury a strength at the end of the resume.
- Modified Chronological Resume
Often an effective format for graduate students. This format groups experiences into categories based on their function (e.g.. research experience, leadership, technical experience, writing and editing, marketing), and lists them in reverse chronological order within each category. The categories are prioritized according to relevance. This format can highlight a less recent but highly relevant experience. Carefully chosen category headings help to give the applicant an immediately recognizable identity, grabbing the reader’s attention. Sometimes job seekers have to be creative in grouping experiences.
- Functional Resume
Actual job titles and dates of experience are simply listed at the top or bottom of the resume without accompanying descriptions. The bulk of the resume consists of grouped general descriptions of skills used in one or more of the experiences (e.g.. project management, communication skills, leadership, organizational skills). This format is most useful for people changing careers and for those who have little work experience because it emphasizes transferable skills and deemphasizes gaps in employment or a lack of experience. Beware, though, that many employers dislike this format, preferring instead to see exactly what you did, where you did it, and when.
- Combination Resume
Another potentially effective format for graduate students. The combination resume combines the advantages of the chronological and functional resumes by listing past experiences chronologically and categorizing the functional descriptions for each experience by skill sets (e.g.. communication skills, leadership, analytical/technical skills). This format is suited to job seekers with only a few major experiences that employed multiple skills. It can also help graduate students to showcase the relevance of their teaching and research experiences, and the transferable skills those tasks require. As with the modified chronological resume, sometimes job seekers have to be creative in grouping their skills for this format.
Resume Sample 1 (for non-academic positions)
Resume Sample 2 (for industry positions)
Resume Sample 3 (for engineering/industry positions)
Resume Sample 4 (for consulting positions)
COVER LETTER
A cover letter usually accompanies a job application beyond academe. If no cover letter is requested, send one anyway unless the employer explicitly instructs you not to do so. The role of the cover letter (a.k.a.. “letter of interest” or “letter of application”) is to interpret your qualifications for the reader to convince him or her of your suitability for an advertised position or a potential employment opportunity. Your cover letter is not analogous to a fax cover sheet. Instead think of it as a mini-thesis in the sense that it allows you to make an argument for your fit for the job or line of work. Written in the first person, the cover letter also gives you the opportunity to express your voice and to show your interest, professionalism, and gift for the written word. Graduate Career Services offers workshops every semester on preparing cover letters. Check our Programs and Events for a schedule of upcoming opportunities.
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Cover Letter Sample 1 (for academic position)
Cover Letter Sample 2 (for industry position)
- How to write an Academic CV for a PhD Application
- Applying to a PhD
- The purpose of an academic CV for a PhD application is to provide a summary of your educational background and demonstrate the research skills and relevant experience you have that make you capable of undertaking a PhD.
- It should be divided into nine sections : (1) contact information, (2) research interests, (3) education, (4) research and work experience, (5) teaching experience, (6) relevant skills and experience, (7) publications and conferences, (8) professional memberships, (9) referees.
- It should ideally be up to two pages for a new research student, but can extend up to four pages if required.
- The smaller details matter more than you think – write concisely, use consistent formatting, avoid jargons and general statements, check spelling and grammar, and have at least one academic to proofread it for you, ideally in the same area you are applying to.
Introduction
So you are nearing the end of your current degree or making a return to education, and you’ve decided to make your next step a PhD. While the road ahead will be filled with much excitement, you’ll need to secure your position first. This will all begin with a strong PhD application and an equally impressive academic CV and personal statement or cover letter.
Together with your personal statement or cover letter, your CV will show who you are as an individual and what you have to offer. It needs to be concise, correctly formatted and well written to convince your preferred university and supervisor that you are the right student for the project.
This step-by-step guide will get you on your way to creating an outstanding academic CV for your next PhD application. We’ll discuss the sections your CV should be structured into, what each of these sections should include, and how it should be written. We’ll also give you valuable tips that are sure to get your readers’ attention.
What Is an Academic CV?
When applying for a PhD position, it’s common for the university to request a curriculum vitae (CV) from you to accompany your application.
An academic CV may appear similar to a standard CV used for job applications, but they are two relatively unique documents.
Where a standard CV focuses mostly on what your previous responsibilities have been and what you have accomplished to date, an academic CV concentrates on your academic background, achievements and experiences . Your academic CV will be used by a PhD supervisor to determine whether you can meet the challenges associated with undertaking a demanding PhD research project, as not everyone can.
How to Write an Academic CV for A PhD Application
A good academic CV should be broken into nine section headings:
- Contact Information
- Research Interests / Personal Profile
- Research and Work Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Relevant Skills and Experience
- Publications and Conferences
- Professional Memberships
- Referees / References
Below, we discuss what each of these sections should contain and how they should be written.
1. Contact Information
Start your CV by providing your contact details. All of the following should be included:
- Full name – Your name should be your document title, formatted in bold and centralised text.
- Email address and contact number
- Location – Your town/city and country, e.g. ‘Birmingham, UK’, will be sufficient; it’s not necessary to provide your full home address.
- Profiles – Include a link to any professional profiles you may have, such as LinkedIn or ResearchGate.
NOTE: Some individuals include a profile photo but be careful before doing so. While this would be expected in some countries such as those in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, this would not be the case in other countries such as the UK and US. This is because it can lead to complications with labour and anti-discrimination laws and potentially cost you your application. We therefore strongly advise you to look into the norms and regulations of the host country before deciding to do so.
2. Research Interests / Personal Profile
For an academic CV written for a PhD position, your ‘research interests’ section will double as you ‘personal profile’. As a brief introduction to yourself, this will be an important section as it sets the first impression of you for the reader.
Use bullet points or a brief paragraph to summarise who you are, your relevant qualifications, your research interests and your relevant skills and experience. When writing this section, your focus should be on two aspects: demonstrating your ability to conduct a PhD and your enthusiasm for the project .
To create an impactful research interests’ section, adhere to the following:
- Tailor to each research project you apply for: One of the easiest ways to do this is to read the project description attached to the PhD advert, identify two to three of the most prominent keywords, and incorporate them into your writeup.
- Keep it short: This section is only an introduction, so keep it concise and punchy over long and detailed; 50 – 60 words is a good target.
- Make every word count: As 50 – 60 words isn’t much, be as specific as you can. Avoid clichés such as “I am committed to research and have a high attention to detail” at all costs; not only are they generic and overused, they also don’t provide the reader with any useful insights into you.
3. Education
A PhD CV is all about academic achievements and qualifications, so your education section should be given high importance and form the bulk of your CV, especially as it will be used to determine if have the core skills required for the position.
Working in reverse chronological order, provide a breakdown of your current academic qualifications. For most of you, this will be an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate Master’s degree.
When listing your qualifications, provide the full name of the degree, the degree type, and the duration in terms of its start and end year. You do not need to limit this to your past qualifications; if you’re currently studying or taking an external course, include them as well, but state that they are ongoing and provide an expected grade if you have one.
If your degree is relevant to the PhD project you are applying to, include a list of the modules you completed and your corresponding marks; the same applies to your final year dissertation project.
Note: If you list your relevant modules, streamline their names by removing any course codes. For example, “FN01 Fluid Dynamics” should become “Fluid Dynamics”. Course codes are only used for internal purposes, and each university will have its own system, so remove them to avoid any possible confusion.
Feel free to also list your GCSEs, A-Levels or other relevant academic qualifications if applicable to the field you are applying to, however, this isn’t necessary, and most supervisors will not ask for them. The exception to this is if your university degree is not directly related to the project you are applying for, but your previous qualifications are. In these cases, include them to help demonstrate the suitability of your academic background.
Finally, list any honours, awards and prizes that you have won or any other notable academic achievements that will help to strengthen your application.
4. Research and Work Experience
Your research and relevant work experience is just as, if not more, important than your educational background. This is because most applicants applying for the position will have similar qualifications, so your research experience can often be the deciding factor when all other things are considered equal.
Your research experience may include both paid and voluntary, full-time and part-time work, as well as university project work. However, in all cases, the experience you mention should be relevant to the project you are applying for or have helped you develop skills that make you a more capable researcher. For example, it’s not necessary to mention your time in retail, but any previous time as a laboratory or teaching assistant or teaching support absolutely will be.
If you any discuss research that you have done as part of your studies, present them as individual project listed in reverse chronological order, as before. You can also include research projects you are currently working on, regardless of how developed they are.
When discussing any projects, include the following:
- What the project was about,
- What research methods you used,
- The skills you gained,
- Any notable achievements or outcomes.
5. Teaching Experience
Since one of the main career paths after a PhD is an academic career, teaching experience can significantly strengthen your academic CV. However, it is generally accepted that not all applicants will have teaching experience, but if you do, include it here.
When discussing your teaching experience, state what level it was at, e.g. undergraduate or postgraduate, and what it involved, i.e. marking, teaching, supervising or organising.
6. Relevant Skills and Experience
This section should describe all other skills and experiences that will help strengthen your application.
They should be specific to the PhD project or demonstrate your potential to become a competent researcher. This includes:
- Technical skills and experience, e.g. the use of computer software packages or research equipment common to the project you’re applying for.
- Non-project specific courses you’ve sat, e.g. an academic writing and communication course.
- Languages you know with their proficiencies noted.
7. Publications and Conferences
Most students won’t have academic publications, but if you do, list them here. Formal publications can include anything from journal articles, which is most likely to an adaptation of your final year dissertation project if you do have one, and published reports. If you have these, list them in reverse chronological order using the reference system adopted by the university you are applying to, as this is what the PhD supervisor will most likely be used to.
If you aren’t a published author or co-author, you can still include other text publications that you may have been involved in, such as online articles, magazines, newsletters and blogs. The topics of these publications should relate to your field or academia in general and be written in a formal tone that showcases your critical thinking and writing skills.
If you’ve ever given a conference presentation, include it here with details of the name, date and location of the conference, the title of your presentation and a summary of what it was about.
Even if you haven’t presented in conferences, you should still list any you have attended, including any seminars or talks. This is a useful way to illustrate your interest in the subject and your commitment to gaining new knowledge within your field.
TIP: If you haven’t attended many conferences or seminars, consider attending several upcoming ones relevant to the research area you’re interested in. Not only is this a great way to learn more about the field in terms of its latest developments and gaps, but it can also be an effective way to make your academic CV more relevant if it’s currently light on research experience.
8. Professional Memberships
Being affiliated with an academic group, society or professional body demonstrates your enthusiasm for your field and for connecting with other like-minded individuals within the community.
When listing these, include the name of the group, the associated membership dates and the position you have held within it.
9. Referees / References
Your references will form the last section of your academic CV.
Your PhD application should specify the number of referees you should include, but if it does not, try to include at least two, but ideally three.
Two of the referees should be academic, with most students choosing their personal tutor and their final year’s dissertation project supervisor. It can be other staff members, but the essential requirement is that it is someone who knows you well enough to be able to substantiate your abilities and character.
If you don’t have two academic referees, you can use a professional referee as long as they are still relevant to the project you are applying for. This will most likely be the case for those who have worked in industry for some time before deciding to return to education.
When creating your reference list, list your referees in order of relevance and how well they know you, not in alphabetical order. This is so if only the first referee is called upon, it will be the individual who can provide you the most useful reference. The following information should be provided:
- Professional title,
- Name of current university,
- Phone number and email address.
It’s imperative that you first seek permission from the individuals before listing them as a referee. It would also be beneficial to send them a copy of your CV, cover letter and application form so they can familiarise themselves with the broader details in case they are called upon.
Tips for Creating a Standout Academic CV
No matter how impressive your academic achievements are or how much experience you have accumulated in your field, the PhD supervisor may never find out if your CV is too difficult to read. With this in mind, here are a few tips for achieving a high degree of clarity:
Formatting for Clarity
- Highlight key information through the use of bolding, italics and underlining, but be careful not to overdo it so that it loses its purpose.
- Keep your formatting consistent throughout, such as indentations, font type and font size, vertical spacing and margins.
- Insert page numbers on each page.
- Avoid jargon and abbreviations to maximise clarity.
- Avoid splitting sections across two pages.
Keep It Concise
- Try to limit your CV to two pages and not more than four. If you need to go over two pages, make sure the most important information is on the first two pages.
- Avoid dense paragraphs, overly long sentences and generic statements. The aim is to pass on essential information in a way that doesn’t require the reader to have to extract it themselves. This leads to the next tip,
- Use bullet points whenever possible, they’re easier to digest than paragraphs.
NOTE: Remember that you will also submit a cover letter or personal statement alongside your CV, so don’t feel the need to cover everything to a high level of detail here as you will have the opportunity to do so elsewhere.
Check and Revise
- As a rule of thumb, the academic CV you submit as part of your PhD application should be the third or fourth version you produce. Try to keep a day or two between each version so that you always approach it with a fresh perspective.
- Proofread for any spelling and grammar mistakes. Although this will seem like we’re stating the obvious, a small mistake can be enough to jeopardise your chances considering that there will be many other high-profile candidates for the supervisor to choose from.
- Have your document checked, first by an academic such as your tutor, and second by a professional proofreader or by an advisor from your university’s careers team. The former will check for technical issues, the latter for common curriculum vitae formatting, spelling and grammar mistakes.
Save in PDF Format
If the submission method allows for it, convert your CV to PDF format. This significantly reduces the likelihood of compatibility and reformatting issues when opened by the supervisor.
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Crafting the perfect resume or CV for graduate school can be difficult to accomplish if you don’t have a graduate school resume sample to refer to. To help you construct your own high-quality resume for graduate school, we’re offering you four original resume and CV samples to use as examples.
First, we’ll explore what features make a great graduate school resume. Then, we’ll provide you with our own graduate school resume examples, giving you tips on what to include on your resume and how to showcase your strengths. Finally, we’ll leave you with our picks for the best online resources for graduate school resume and CV samples.
What Characteristics Make a Great Graduate School Resume or CV?
One easy way to make your graduate school application stand out is to create a compelling, eye-catching resume . But in order to ensure your resume will be memorable, it must be:
Graduate school resumes should highlight all of your major academic and professional experiences and accomplishments — particularly those most relevant to your field of study . This means you should tailor your resume to your field of study and avoid padding it with too many irrelevant experiences. (That said, some programs may ask you to include your entire professional history, irrelevant positions and all. In this case, don’t leave anything out!)
In addition, don’t go overboard with your descriptions . Each entry (even those that are highly relevant to your field) should only contain as much detail as is necessary without devolving into verbosity. Generally, anywhere from two to four bullet points per entry should suffice.
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Clear and Easy to Follow
Structure is also an important feature of a graduate school resume. All resumes should include a header with your name and contact info ; clearly defined sections with headings; descriptions (usually as bullet points); and page numbers if your resume exceeds one page.
I also recommend arranging your entries in reverse chronological order (most recent to earliest). This way admissions committees will know right away what you’re currently working on as well as what your most recent experiences and accomplishments are.
Professional
The resume is a professional document and isn’t an opportunity to get overly creative. It’s perfectly OK to customize your resume, just as long as you’re adhering to the basic rules of professionalism : use an easily readable font (such as Calibri, Tahoma, or Times New Roman), stick primarily to black and white, and avoid inserting clip art or any other extraneous shapes and images.
Free of Errors
Finally, a great graduate school resume is completely free of errors . This means there are no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, or formatting. (You can eliminate the potential for formatting errors by saving your resume as a PDF. Most graduate schools prefer PDFs anyway!)
Moreover, your resume should abide by all of your program’s rules , including page limits, header and footer requirements, etc.
Graduate School Resume and CV Samples
Now that we know what makes for an excellent graduate school resume and CV, let’s look at a few high-quality samples. Graduate school resume examples are helpful resources because they give us ideas as to how to organize our resumes and what to include on them.
Below, we give you four original graduate school resume and CV samples . Each sample is unique and offers a variety of features you may incorporate into your own resume, if desired.
We’re also giving you one annotated graduate school resume sample and one annotated sample CV for graduate school . These annotated samples each contain notes explaining what features make them strong contenders for graduate school.
Graduate School Resume Samples
- Graduate School Resume Sample PDF
- Graduate School Resume Sample Annotated PDF
Graduate School CV Samples
- Sample CV for Graduate School PDF
- Sample CV for Graduate School Annotated PDF
Additional Resources for Graduate School Resume and CV Samples
In addition to the four graduate school resume and CV samples above, there are a ton of resume samples you can access for free online. To find high-quality samples, we recommend going to university websites, specifically university career center webpages , as these are most likely to offer you direct guidance on resume and CV writing.
Before we proceed to the resources, however, note that a majority of the following resume and CV samples are actually job oriented . The major differences between job-oriented resumes and graduate school resumes are the focus and the use of references. Graduate school resumes and CVs typically emphasize education and do not contain any references (since you’re already supplying letters of recommendation).
In spite of these differences, though, you should still be able to use some of the samples below as inspiration for your own graduate school resume or CV.
The Best Resources for Additional Grad School Resume Samples
Here are our picks for the best online resources for graduate school resume examples.
Through its Career Services department, UPenn offers a wide array of resume samples for both those who’ve completed undergrad and those who’ve completed additional graduate education (master’s degrees, Ph.D.s, etc.). Each of the graduate-level resume samples contains detailed commentary on key features and areas that could be improved.
This PDF focuses on how to write resumes if you’re a current master’s student (but can certainly be used for those applying to graduate school, too). The four samples are on pages 5-8. Each resume contains helpful introductory information explaining the purpose of the resume and how it’s organized.
Elon University
This university offers several high-quality resume samples for various career paths, including the arts and humanities, the sciences, education, and business. It also offers a generic graduate school resume sample, which you can use to get a feel for the kinds of sections or topics you might want to incorporate into your own resume.
The Best Resources for Additional Grad School CV Samples
Here, we give you two top-notch resources for CV samples.
UPenn’s Career Services department offers a large variety of CV samples in addition to the resume samples listed above. Although all of the CV samples are geared toward employment purposes (they were all submitted by Ph.D. holders), they’re still solid resources you can use as models while crafting your own graduate school CV — especially if you’re entering the science, engineering, or math sectors.
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University of Illinois
This PDF offers two full-length CV samples and instructions detailing how to write a CV and what to include on it. Note that both CV samples are employment oriented (they both contain references and Ph.D. work); however, you can still use the general layouts of the samples to help you come up with ideas for your own CV.
Summary: Graduate School Resume and CV Samples
Most graduate school applicants will need to submit either a resume or a CV along with their graduate school applications. This is the only opportunity you’ll have to summarize all of your academic and professional achievements in a single document.
But how can you ensure your resume or CV will impress admissions committees? Generally speaking, a memorable graduate school resume will be one that’s:
- Focused without straying too far into irrelevant territory
- Clear and easy to follow, with a header, headings, and bullet points
- Professional, with easy-to-read fonts and a basic color scheme
- Free of errors in regard to grammar and formatting
Resume and CV samples can help you figure out how to structure your own resume or CV and give you tips on what kinds of sections and topics to include . We’ve provided you with four original resume and CV samples you can use as references while drafting your own resume or CV for graduate school. For additional samples, try browsing university websites and career center webpages.
Remember, if you can produce a compelling graduate school resume, you’re bound to leave a positive impression on admissions committees! So don’t be tempted to slack off with the resume portion of your application — it could very well be what ultimately entices a school to accept you.
What’s Next?
In addition to samples, we’ve got a quality collection of graduate school resume and CV templates — and they’re entirely free for you to use!
Need tips on what to include on your resume or CV? Read our expert guides on how to write a graduate school CV and how to write a graduate school resume !
When should you apply to graduate school? What do you need to apply? We answer all of these questions and more in our articles on graduate school requirements and graduate school deadlines .
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An organized and detail-oriented grant writer with 6 years of experience in grant writing and project management. Achieved funding for doctoral research in Urban Studies and for city programs as a New York City Urban Fellow. Looking to use my urban studies expertise, research experience, and communication skills as a grant writer for Cumberland County’s Poverty-Reduction Program.
Rutgers University
Expected May 2022 Ph.D. in Urban Studies Expertise: economic development, housing
Penn State University
June 2016 B.A. in Urban Studies
Relevant Experience
Doctoral research assistant.
Rutgers University 2016–Present
- Wrote grants for and obtained funding from the Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $15,000) and the Ph.D. Fellowship (Inter-American Foundation, $21,000)
- Presented 4 talks (3 solo presenter, 1 panelist) and 3 posters at national and international conferences
- Work independently and with collaborators to solve urban planning problems, resulting in 2 first-author publications
Urban Studies Fellow
New York City Urban Fellows Program 2018–2019
- Performed research (data collection through community surveys, time-series analysis, and cost-benefit analysis) in the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity to create high-impact anti-poverty programs
- Successfully obtained federal grant funding by identifying high-need community areas, setting and managing deadlines, and writing clear and consistent budget proposals and project narratives
- Built rapport with the community through public service programs, such as the Young Men’s Initiative
- Established partnerships with tristate area regional foundations, corporations, and government entities to perform research, secure funding, and enact public policy
Head Volunteer of Graduate Programs
Rutgers University, Urban Studies Department 2018–2020
- Organized interview weekends involving 200+ participants, including managing the volunteer team, matching interviewees and professors, and scheduling events (poster sessions, discussion panels, university tours)
- Collaborated with admissions office administrators to allocate a $20,000 budget to recruitment events, transportation, and accommodations
- Provided a welcoming and informative experience to students during interview weekend and orientation events
Additional Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and GSuite Data analysis: R, JMP Network for Good fundraising software Agile project management
How to write your PhD resume
Learning how to put together a resume for the specific job(s) you want will help you land more interviews.
If you’re a PhD looking for jobs outside of academia, you’re not confined to one specific job title.
PhDs can find jobs in many sectors, including:
- higher education administration
- industry labs
- high school education or university education as a lecturer
While some jobs may require a hybrid resume-CV or even an academic CV , most non-academic jobs require a standard resume format .
Follow our 3 tips to write an effective PhD resume:
1. Customize your PhD resume to the job
Where you’re applying determines:
- what sections to include
- what skills to list
- the order of your sections
- the detail with which you discuss your study area and subject-specific skills
In general, consulting firms, government agencies, and higher education administration place greater weight on your leadership skills and other soft skills .
Sectors such as industry labs or tech companies look for problem-solving and research skills on your resume .
Our PhD sample resume above is written for a grant writing job at a government office. Notice that the applicant does not discuss her research at length or include a thesis title or publications section.
Instead, this PhD resume speaks to the top skills the employer is looking for in a grant writer, such as:
- research and proposal writing
- business acumen
- an understanding of social issues and how to tackle them
- interpersonal skills
As the job is within the applicant’s field, she places her education section high on her resume to show that she has the appropriate expertise.
If she was instead applying for a data analyst role at a technology company, her education in Urban Studies would be placed below her resume’s work experience .
2. Upsell why people might want to hire PhDs
Unless your target job explicitly calls for a PhD, your PhD and the skills you obtained while in graduate school can separate you as a candidate.
As a PhD, you can emphasize your:
- transferable skills (e.g., communication, research, and interpersonal skills)
- ability to think independently and critically
- high standard of work
- perseverance and dedication
3. Downplay why people might not want to hire PhDs
For jobs outside of academia, a PhD degree can be a double-edged sword. While your PhD appeals to some employers, others may feel apprehensive about hiring someone with your high level of education.
Below are common employer concerns — some of them myths — surrounding hiring a PhD , and how to craft your resume to allay them.
PhDs are too theoretical
Even if you’ve been working on theoretical problems, the skills you’ve learned to tackle them are not theoretical. Highlight your hard skills , such as:
- analytical skills
- written and oral communication skills
- programming and using different software
- math skills
PhDs can’t communicate in everyday language
You can show employers you have an approachable communication style by:
- using common terms rather than jargon
- summarizing your research using keywords or main ideas, without losing your audience in the details
- making an accomplishment-focused resume
Bad Work Description for PhDs
Used stimulated emission depletion microscopy and structural biology to study microtubule movement during anaphase I in C. elegans
Good Work Description for PhDs
Took a project studying chromosome division from conceptualization to publication in the journal Nature
PhDs prefer to work by themselves
While PhDs have their own projects, they still work heavily with others. Demonstrate your interpersonal skills by using action words to discuss how you worked with:
- your lab or research group
- your committee
- people in your building or department
- collaborators at other universities or research institutes
Additionally, you can use outside experiences to highlight your teamwork skills .
PhDs have only very specific sets of skills and knowledge areas
If you spent five years studying black holes or blue whales, you likely won’t be working in the exact same area, even if you enter an industry job related to your academic discipline.
While only discussing experiences relevant to the job, show hiring managers that you have diverse experience and skills.
Make an “Additional Experience” or “Relevant Experience” section to showcase your other work history, including:
- teaching and mentoring
- leadership roles
- business ventures
- volunteer work
PhDs are overqualified
Some employers may worry that you expect too high of a salary or will get bored quickly and quit.
If you anticipate having a PhD will rule out your application, move your education section lower and avoid discussing it in your resume summary . Also, you can write your cover letter to describe how you see the job as a challenge.
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If you’re ready to apply for a PhD, chances are you’ll be asked to submit a resume so that the admissions committee can easily review your qualifications and interests. While a PhD resume will have many similarities with resumes created for job opportunities, there are a few key differences you’ll want to keep in mind while writing.
Luckily, Resume.io is here to help. With 350+ resume examples and writing guides, we’re an expert resource for job seekers (and students!) in all professions and stages of their careers. This PhD resume example and writing guide is designed to help you highlight your best qualities and get accepted into the program of your dreams. Here’s what we’ll cover:
What is a resume for a PhD program?
- How to write a PhD resume (tips and tricks)
- The best format for a PhD resume
- Advice on each section of your resume (summary, work history, education, skills)
- Professional resume layout and design hints.
In order to pursue a doctorate degree, you’ll need to apply to a PhD program, which generally lasts about 4-6 years. In order to evaluate your readiness to take on this challenging educational pursuit, most institutions will ask you to compile a resume (sometimes called a curriculum vitae in academia) showcasing your previous education, relevant work experience, academic interests, awards, and publications. You can think of a resume for a PhD program as a snapshot of who you are and the work or degrees you are most proud of.
PhD stands for “Doctor of Philosophy” and is the highest postgraduate degree available. To obtain a PhD, you not only need to be an expert in your field, but you must also present original and compelling research on a related topic, most often in the form of a dissertation, which is a written work that compiles your research and presents your insights into the chosen subject matter. A dissertation is then defended in front of a committee that decides whether or not you’ve met the standards to obtain your PhD.
How to write a PhD resume
The very first step in writing your PhD resume is understanding what sections to include. Your CV should contain the following elements:
- The resume header
- The resume summary (aka profile or personal statement)
- The employment history section for work or teaching experience
- The resume skills section which may include research interests
- The education section or academic history
- A publications or awards section
- A referees section if requested
While many of these sections can be found in some form on a standard resume for employment, there are key changes that academic committees will expect to see for candidates pursuing PhDs.
Once you’ve identified the PhD program you’d like to apply to, it’s important to research the application process and any particular focus areas of the program. This will allow you to tailor your resume to contain the information most important to the selection committee. Be sure to include only the most relevant examples of work experience, while leaving out any odd jobs that are not related to the area you plan to study. For example, if applying to a PhD program in education, include your role as a graduate assistant for a university undergraduate course while leaving off a summer spent waiting tables at a local restaurant.
Choosing the best resume format for a PhD resume
PhD resumes are unique documents that will often deviate from other standard resume formats. Although the best format most closely resembles the reverse chronological structure of professional resumes, you’ll still need to make adjustments to best highlight your educational experience and research interests.
Make sure to order your resume with the most relevant sections first. While experienced job seekers may opt to place their education section at the bottom of their resume, PhD applicants should keep their education higher up on the page, usually after the summary section. PhD resumes should also contain an awards or publication section that are often rolled into the education section on other types of resumes. See our PhD resume example for more ideas on creating the perfect format.
Resume header
The resume header is the attractive bar at the top or on the side of the page that contains your name, contact information, and any relevant social media profiles like LinkedIn. Your resume header serves a vital purpose in helping the reviewer to identify your document and making it easy to contact you about the next steps in the application process. The header also gives an attractive touch to your resume, but be sure to use a neutral color scheme and a professional font style as academic roles often call for a formal tone.
Resume summary example
The resume summary is the first section at the top of your resume that captures your interests, intentions, and key qualifications. For PhD applicants, make sure to include the name of the program and the university you are applying to (and don’t forget to update this for each different program – addressing your application to the wrong university is a serious mistake!)
The summary should be about 3-5 sentences in length and should have a formal tone. Since PhD applicants often need to describe their research interests, the summary gives you the opportunity to do so without needing to use precious resume space to create a separate section for this information. Don’t forget to mention any relevant work or educational experience here as well as the goal of the summary is to encourage the reader to continue examining your resume. See our adaptable summary resume example below for more inspiration.
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Strong background in psychology- and therapy-based academic research environments requiring high levels of focus and attention to detail. Strong analytical and critical thinking qualities.
Employment history sample
The employment history section for a PhD will look slightly different than for those applying to traditional jobs as it will likely contain details of your research experience along with any educational work experiences you’ve completed. Make sure to organize the information in a logical manner, starting with the most recent position and working backward through all relevant roles.
Don’t forget to include the job title or name of the research role, the employer or institution name, the dates completed, and the location. Just as you would for a job, create 4-5 bullet points that explain your most relevant accomplishments and duties completed. See our adaptable employment history resume sample below.
Student Researcher, University of Washington, Seattle November 2021 - Present
- Gather, analyze and report data for academic research projects.
- Maintain donor databases and publications records.
- Assess research efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
Assistant Teacher, St. Clare School for Children with Special Needs , Singapore July 2018 - June 2020
- Aided special education teacher in collaborating with students with varying levels of physical and mental disability.
- Assisted teacher in preparing daily activities, lesson plans, and individual education plan (IEP) for each student.
CV skills example
While skills are seemingly more relevant for employment than for an academic position, the CV skills section can still be adjusted to meet the needs of a PhD applicant. The best part about the CV skills section is that it takes the form of a bullet point list meaning the reader is likely to take notice of this section early on while evaluating your resume. Use the skills section to highlight research areas, academic areas of interest, specialized skills from relevant roles, and any teaching skills you may have to put to use during the PhD program. Make sure to check the program requirements to see if there are any specific qualifications that can be easily added to this section. See our adaptable resume example below.
- Data Analysis
- Academic Writing
- Psychological / Behavioral Sciences
- Research & Analysis
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Assessments
- Clinical Care
- Research-based Treatment
- Behavioral Health
- Marriage Family Therapy
PhD resume education section
The education section of your PhD is one of the most important areas that the selection committee will take into account. Make sure to place it high up on your resume, usually after the summary. The education section is the place to list all previous degrees, the awarding institution, dates attended, and location. Since you are applying for another degree program, it’s worth creating bullet points under your previous educational experiences to offer insight into your most relevant achievements like grades, awards, or leadership roles. See our adaptable education resume sample below.
Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, University of Washington, Seattle September 2018 - May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Western Washington University, Bellingham September 2014 - May 2018
Awards, publications, or referees on your PhD resume
If you have many publications, awards, memberships, or other honors to show, you may consider creating a separate section to call the reader’s attention to the achievements on your PhD resume. Here you can list the award or publication name, the publisher or granting institution, and the date completed. You may also create one or two bullet points to expand on each entry. If you don’t have many of these types of achievements to show, or if space is limited on your resume, you may consider including these accolades throughout the other sections of your resume. However, be sure that they are clearly highlighted so that the reader doesn’t miss your key attributes.
Another additional section you may need to include is academic references (called referees in the case of a PhD resume.) Don’t forget to double-check whether or not referees are actually required/requested on your resume. Otherwise, you’ll be wasting valuable space on a section that is less important to the section committee.
Resume layout and design
The right look and feel for your PhD resume is crucial to keeping the reader’s attention and proving that you are a serious applicant. Therefore, it’s important to make sure your layout and design are professional and tailored to the program you are applying for.
An expertly-designed resume template can make it easy to create a great design with minimal headache. Look for a layout that clearly highlights your name and contact information and gives you enough space to include any additional sections like awards or referees. Stick with standard 1-inch margins and make sure to use the same font styles and sizes throughout your resume.
Key takeaways for a PhD resume
- A resume is an essential application document when applying for PhD programs but it will likely look different from resumes created for employment opportunities.
- Pay attention to the requirements of the PhD program and tailor your resume to match. The skills and summary section are great places to do this.
- Don’t forget to include PhD-specific information like your areas of interest, publications, awards, or referees.
- Keep your design professional and formal. Check out our adaptable resume sample to get started on creating a great layout.
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Writing a CV for your PhD application is an important part of the process. A CV for a PhD application needs to be an academic CV . These differ from traditional CVs in several key ways. They provide a great opportunity for you to display your education background and any relevant research experience in a short and concise way.
This page explains how to write a CV for a PhD application , as well as including several PhD CV examples to give you an idea of how to format your own resume. We’ve also given some handy tips for making a good impression with your PhD CV.
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What is an academic cv.
An academic CV is similar to a standard CV, so the same general guidelines apply.
Keep it professional, up-to-date, relevant, clear and concise. All information should be presented in reverse-chronological order (most recent first).
Any CV should always be tailored to the specific application. And so for a PhD you should ldirectly reference the project specification if possible. The most important and most relevant aspects of you PhD CV should be at the top.
However, there are some key differences between the two documents. An academic CV for a PhD application focuses on academic experience and accomplishments . Anything not relevant to this shouldn’t be included.
How long should an academic CV be?
There can be more pages in an academic CV template compared to a general CV. This is due to the additional sections and information that may be required for academia. For late career researchers, CVs can cover lots of pages. But, for an early career researcher such as a PhD student, an academic CV should last no more than four pages . However, you should still make an effort to keep the CV relevant and concise – in most cases two pages should still be enough.
PhD cover letters
An academic CV is often accompanied by a PhD cover letter. This will give you the chance to expand on the experience you've laid our in your CV and fill in any gaps.
Read more about PhD cover letters .
PhD CV format
An academic CV has several additional sections compared to a standard CV .
1. Personal profile and research interests
2. publications, 3. research experience, 4. teaching experience, 5. funding and awards, 6. professional society membership.
This section is often found at the top of an academic CV. It is usually a short summary of your research experience and your specific interests. This should directly address the job or project application. This could be in the form of bullet points, short sentences, or a short paragraph.
As with all aspects of a PhD CV, it is better to show, not tell . Give evidence of skills, interest and enthusiasm where possible rather than just stating it outright.
If you are deeper into your academic career, and have lots of publications and research experience, you may not need to have a research interests section – it should be fairly clear from your research experience.
- I have spent four years of study in the field of 18th Century History following my research interest
- I’ve developed a particular interest in the French Revolution, on which I have published several popular history articles
- I would love to advance my understanding of the period further, through PhD study with an expert at a remarkable institution
I’m enthusiastic about Science and I really like learning. My research interest is Physics. I’ve got undergraduate and Masters degrees in Physics, so I want to do a PhD next.
This should include any journal articles, books (or chapters), reports and patents. Again, these should be in reverse chronological order. Ensure the referencing style is consistent and embolden your name where there are several authors.
You can include works in progress if necessary – just ensure this is clearly labelled.
If this is a long list, it may be better suited as an appendix .
This includes invited research projects , talks , conference attendance / participation, and other presentations .
It could be arranged by project (in reverse chronological order) or by experience (i.e. laboratory experience, presentations etc., in order of relevance). You can include your current research – this could be worthy of greater detail.
It may be useful to focus on the expert and technical skills involved in this experience, especially if they are relevant to the application.
Include the names of supervisors for each research project / experience, plus a brief summary of each (highlighting relevant or impressive aspects).
Research experience is arguably the most important part of an academic CV. It’s what many employers / project supervisors will look for and could be a deciding factor in the application process.
2017-present: Investigation into Viral Capsid Protein Self-Assembly
Masters degree research project, supervised by Prof J. Bloggs. Developed in-depth knowledge of literature searching, basic molecular biology techniques, and in vitro protein analysis. Presented research at several academic conferences through posters and oral presentations.
2016: Redox Sensors of Bacillus subtilis
Undergraduate research project under the supervision of Dr S. Smyth. Gained experience of protein crystallisation and bioinformatic analysis. My research report for this project was awarded a First Class mark.
Laboratory research. I have research experience in Molecular Biology laboratories at the Universities of Aberdeen and Dundee, developing relevant skills such as PCR, genetic cloning, protein purification, and protein crystallisation.
Presenting. I have presented research using a variety of techniques, including talks, posters, and workshops. These have been presented to academic experts at national conferences.
Academic writing. I have written many pieces of assessed research writing. These include literature reviews, research reports, and meta-analyses. All marks shown in Education section.
Teaching is an increasingly important part of academia, and teaching skills or experience are useful to have on an academic CV (provided they are relevant to the application).
Show any teaching, training, demonstrating, mentoring and supervision experience. Include the level of the students (i.e. undergraduate, postgraduate), and any additional work you did to accompany this such as marking, planning or organisation.
Here you can list any grants, awards, bursaries, scholarships, and fellowships you may have.
This may be for things such as:
- research projects
- conferences
- presentations
- academic posters
- anything else appropriate
Funding and awards are competitive and demonstrating an ability to succeed with them is an important skill in academia.
Again, list these in reverse chronological order, and include the award or funding monetary amount if it’s the convention in the particular research field.
Being a member of a professional society (for example the Biochemical Society) is a good way to show enthusiasm and commitment for a research area. Always include the dates of your membership.
What if I don’t have publications / experience?
As a PhD applicant, it is unlikely that you will already have lots of publications, research experience or academic funding / awards.
If you do, this will go a long way to building a successful application.
However, as an undergraduate or new postgraduate student you will not be expected to have lots of this.
It is important to include any experience you have (for example, a research project at Masters level) and show an enthusiasm for research.
It could be worth changing your PhD CV to a more skills-based format. In this way, you can put more focus on transferable skills that are useful in academia, and less focus on research experience.
If your CV still seems bare, it may be beneficial for your academic CV if you can find ways to get research experience or develop research skills.
Academic CV flexibility
There is some flexibility in writing a CV – you can change the sections included to better suit you or better suit the application.
General CV sections
Some of the same sections as a general CV should be included in an academic CV. However, these may need to be adjusted to be appropriate for a position in academia.
This should be your name, fairly large and clear, at the top of the page. It is not necessary to write “CV” or “Curriculum Vitae” – this should be obvious to the reader.
Include your contact information below this, such as your address, phone number and email.
For an academic CV, this is an important section and usually is found near the top of the CV. List by degree, plus titles, with the most advanced first (i.e. PhD, Masters, Bachelors etc.). It is acceptable to include your current degree, clearly noted.
This section is vital to show the hard skills necessary to be eligible for the position. For example, if a PhD project description states that applicants require a Masters degree, then your relevant Masters degree should be prominent here.
If useful to the application, you can include individual courses on a degree with their marks. But, give course titles and do not include course codes – these are usually just for internal administration purposes.
Results pending
A student applicant may not have received exam / dissertation results at the time of applying. This is acceptable – just include any results or marks you have already.
Other skills
Research and teaching skills may already be included in specific sections, but this section may serve for any other relevant skills .
This can include things like administrative experience, professional development, additional training, and languages (with proficiency noted).
- Administration experience: treasurer for University English Literature Society, management of local business’ social media accounts
- Technology skills: Diploma of Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing (awarded by International Career Institute)
- Languages: French (fluent), German (conversational)
I like reading books. I have experience of working in a local shop. Good with animals. Can do 46 keepie-uppies in a row. . .
Discussion of CV content at the interview
If you are shortlisted for a PhD interview , you may be asked to discuss the contents of your CV. Therefore, you can keep the CV concise and clear, and expand later at the interview if it is relevant.
For an academic CV, you will have referees , not references. This section will be at the bottom of your CV.
Check the application information regarding the number and nature of referees to include. There are usually two or three referees, at least two of which are academic. Non-academic referees may be included if specified or required, particularly if you’ve taken some time out of education before applying for the programme in question.
Keep the referencing style consistent.
Check that your referees are aware of their inclusion on your CV and have given you permission.
Should I include a photo of myself?
In the UK, USA and Canada, a photo should not be included. In some professions, this will cause the CV to immediately be discarded due to anti-discrimination laws.
However, in some countries, for example in continental Europe, photos are often included at the top of a CV. Always check the conventions of the country you are applying to.
Layout and formatting
Most of the same rules apply for a general CV as for an academic CV. However, it may be useful to check the common PhD resume format conventions for a specific academic field – these can sometimes vary.
Organisation
For all CVs, the most important parts for the application are placed at the top. Generally speaking, you should follow this PhD CV template when ordering the sections of your resume:
- 1. Name and contact information
- 2. Education
- 3. Publications
- 4. Research experience
- 5. Teaching experience
- 6. Funding and awards
- 7. Professional society membership
- 8. Referees
The exact order of these can be adjusted to better suit the application and the applicant.
There is some flexibility in the PhD resume formats. You may choose a style that you like, but it should follow the following rules.
The format of the CV should always be clear, with a readable, normal-sized font and line-spacing where possible. Make sure the format is consistent throughout.
Headings and subheadings can be larger and / or emboldened. There should be clear spaces or definitions between each section.
UK and Canada CV vs. USA CV
There can be differences in the layout and formatting of CVs in different countries. UK / Canadian CVs tend to be shorter and more condensed than their American counterparts. Always check the conventions of the country you are applying to.
Tips for writing an academic CV
As you write your academic CV for a PhD application, there are plenty of things you should bear in mind to make sure that you give a strong impression to those reading it. These are our tips for producing a great academic CV:
- Make sure that your CV is clear, reads well and is scannable . This means ensuring that the most important – and impressive – information is obvious at a glance. Don’t make the admissions officer work hard to discover what a brilliant candidate you are.
- Don’t allow sections to be split across two pages – this can harm the readability of your academic CV.
- Avoid jargon and unexplained abbreviations .
- Ask a second, third or even fourth pair of eyes to comb your CV for potential typos and grammatical errors.
- Bear in mind that you don’t need to repeat information already included in your cover letter , research proposal and personal statement as part of your PhD application.
- Try not to use too many font sizes or styles , which can make your CV look jumbled and inconsistent. At the same time, bold and italics can be useful with clarity – just don’t overdo it.
- Check that the CV is specific to the job or project description , and that there is no irrelevant information carried over from another PhD application.
- Ensure that the appropriate sections are in reverse chronological order .
- Use the PDF file format to prevent potential formatting issues.
Finally, always get additional advice and opinions. Not all advice is good, but you should always get help to find any mistakes or opportunities for improvement. Advice from someone who is experienced in the research field – perhaps a PhD graduate themselves – who can offer discipline-specific help on the academic CV will be particularly useful.
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Student CV template + 10 CV examples
Finding a job as a student can be challenging… Especially when you have little or no experience
But having a strong student CV will get you noticed by employers and help you to land the interviews you deserve.
This student CV template and 10 student CV examples show you exactly how to create an interview-winning CV, no matter what your current situation is.
There’s also a detailed student CV writing guide at the bottom.
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Student CV template (With part time experience)
Why this CV is effective
Writing a school leaver CV is a big challenge, especially when you have no work experience, but all of the job adverts seem to be asking for experienced people.
Here’s how this candidate overcomes this barrier and creates an attractive CV.
The profile/personal statement
This 16 year old candidate doesn’t have any full time work experience in the field they are hoping to work in, so they use their profile to sell their academic achievements and transferable student skills .
The purpose of the profile (or personal statement) is to catch recruiters’ attention as they skim through all of the CVs in their inbox. This profile contains lots of information around highest level of qualifications, subjects that are relevant to their target roles, and extra-curricular activities
They also clearly mention their desire to enter the finance industry, and demonstrate why they have the necessary skills to succeed in it.
Quick tip: If you struggle with spelling and grammar, try our CV builder
The core skills and achievements
The core skills and achievements are in the bullet pointed section under the profile, and as you can see, the points are very short and sharp. This ensures that they can be seen from a quick glimpse of the CV and they gives recruiters a snapshot of this person’s skills.
Good skills and achievements to include are things like:
- Highest qualification level
- Skills relevant to the industry you are targeting
- School teams and clubs
- Positions of responsibility
- Awards and recognition
Education section
As a school leaver, your education is going to be of great interest to employers , so you should include details of your subjects and grades.
You can even include details of any coursework or projects that might be relevant to the jobs you are targeting.
- Work experience
This teenager candidate’s work experience consists of one part time kitchen role which isn’t relevant to the finance roles they are applying for. However, this doesn’t stop them from using the role to their advantage.
Throughout the role description, the candidate showcases lots of transferable workplace skills such as communication , teamwork , and problem solving .
The role is structured for easy navigation by including an outline at the top, followed by bullet pointed responsibilities.
Student CV (no experience )
Top tips for writing a CV with no experience
- Research your target jobs thoroughly to find out exactly what skills and knowledge you need to highlight in your CV
- Draw out transferable workplace skills from your school work, studies, projects and extra-curricular activities to prove that you have valuable skills that employers are looking for
- If you have any hobbies or interests that are relevant or impressive (such as sports teams, writing, club membership, charity work etc.) add them to your CV to give it a boost
- For a quick way to add experience to your CV, pick up a short term voluntary role in your local area
College student CV
University student CV / Graduate
As a graduate , you are competing against lots of other similar candidates to land graduate jobs and internships – so it’s important to get your CV ( curriculum vitae ) right and make it stand out from the pack.
The personal statement / profile
As a graduate, it’s vital to make recruiters stick to your CV when they first open the document. This candidate does that by writing a powerful personal statement which summarises all of the skills they have picked up in university, work placements, and personal projects .
It’s short, sharp and punchy, which makes it an interesting read, and it’s heavily tailored to the needs of the candidate’s target employers, by including plenty of relevant terms and key words .
Core skills and achievements
To give readers a quick snapshot of their most in-demand abilities, this candidate has included a bullet pointed list of some impressive skills and achievements which relate to their target roles.
Related projects
As a graduate with limited experience, it’s wise to highlight some relevant projects that you’ve undertaken from university, school, or personal work. It’s a great way to compensate for a lack of work experience in your field.
This candidate is keen to land a product design role, so they have gone into huge detail around the product design elements of their studies. They have highlighted subjects and modules to give recruiters a deep insight into their technical knowledge.
Whilst this candidate’s work experience is not relevant to the roles he is applying for, he still uses them to demonstrate his ability to work in a team environment and contribute to an employer. Roles are well structured and broken up into easy-to-read segments so that employers can read them quickly and find the info they need.
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How to write a student CV
Writing your student CV is a lot easier when you have sample CVs and CV templates , but it’s still important to understand what recruiters want to see in your CV – and the type of information you need to get across.
These tips will help you perfect your student CV and land a junior role or apprenticeship with a good salary and progression opportunities.
- CV structure and format
Student CV structure and format
Firstly, you must structure and format your CV in a fashion that makes it easy to read, and gives it a professional outlook.
This infographic give an overview of how to layout your CV and the sections you need to include.
Formatting tips
- Keep the font simple and clear – don’t be tempted to use fancy fonts that might be tricky to read.
- The colour scheme should be toned down and clear with black text on a white background creating the easiest reading experience.
- Text should be broken up as much as possible to ensure that busy recruiters and hiring managers can digest the information quickly
- Use big bold headings to clearly define sections and break the information up further
Do your research
Before you start writing your CV it’s crucial to find out what your target employers want to see in a candidate.
Without knowing the skills and knowledge that are required for the jobs you are applying for, it will be difficult to know what you should populate your CV with.
I would advise heading over to the job sites and scanning through plenty of adverts to find out what the most important skills in your niche are.
CV personal statement/profile
Your personal statement or profile is an introductory paragraph which sits at the top of your CV, and is designed to give employers a high-level summary of what you can offer them
The personal statement is arguably the most important part of your CV because it is the first part of the CV that a recruiter’s gaze will be drawn to – if it’s weak, they may skip on to the next CV in their inbox.
So, ensure that your personal statement is packed with relevant skills and gives a good overview of your abilities – this way it will persuade recruiters to read the rest of your CV.
Your education section
As a student it’s unlikely that you will have a lot of experience to write about, so your education section is key to writing a good CV.
Add plenty of detail to your education and include things like:
Hobbies and interests
When you don’t have much work experience, your hobbies and interests can be used to demonstrate lots of workplace skills and qualities.
Add interesting and constructive hobbies that will demonstrate your motivation, like…
- Playing for a sports team
- Being a member of a club
- Charity work
- Writing a blog
Avoid common passive hobbies like…
- Watching TV
- Eating out
- Going to the cinema
Check out my video on how to add hobbies and interests to your CV..
Be creative with your work experience
As a 15 year old student, it can be difficult to find experience to place in your CV or resume .
The work experience that you include in your CV doesn’t have to be limited to full-time paid jobs only. Think outside of the box and include any instances where you have shown initiative outside of your studies, such as:
- Volunteer work
- School/Uni work placements
- Club or team involvement
- Fundraising events
Writing about these types of activities will give you plenty of opportunities to showcase workplace skills and prove you are motivated.
Using your student CV template
Once you’ve written a winning student CV, it’s time to start landing job interviews.
Apply for jobs on multiple job websites with a strong cover letter , as well as searching for your target companies and sending them emails speculatively. You can learn how to write a cover letter with my detailed guide .
You would also benefit from attending jobs fairs locally and in major cities.
Job hunting is never easy, so don’t give up if you don’t get responses straight away. Be patient, keep making applications and adjust your approach based on feedback.
Stay positive and you’ll be in your dream job in no time.
You can also try our editable CV template .
Good luck with the job search !
PS. You can also use an online CV creator or a blank CV template .
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Tips for writing your resume
To land the perfect job, you need the perfect resume. In today’s crowded job market, it is more important than ever to stand out among the competition. When you write your resume, it is vital that you get everything right, from the organization of the template to the details of your work experience. To make sure your resume is flawless, here are some tips for writing the best resume possible.
Let them know where to contact you
Your resume should begin with your contact information. It is very important that potential employers, having read your resume, know how to contact you! At the top of your resume, include your name, phone number, email address, and city.
Introduce yourself
A personal summary, though optional, is a great way to introduce yourself to an employer with your resume. This section is comprised of one or two paragraphs where you can feature your notable accomplishments and highlight your most valuable skills. Your summary should give employers a brief outline of your experience and capabilities and intrigue them to keep reading.
What do you do best?
Shorter than a work history section, in a skills section you can efficiently list your core competencies in a way that is direct and easy to read. Showcase the skills and abilities that you bring to the job, focussing on those which distinguish you from the competition. The more useful and unique your skills are, the more you will stand out to an employer.
Showcase your achievements
Display your work experience in reverse-chronological order, beginning with your most recent position at the top of the section. Describe for each job your title, responsibilities, and accomplishments, with a focus on performance and results rather than duties. Use action words like ‘developed, ‘produced’, and ‘delivered’ when describing your work history to create compelling and impactful descriptions of your experience. Highlighting quantifiable information, like performance metrics and revenue, is a great way to demonstrate your abilities.
What did you learn, and where did you learn it?
Your education section should include the name of any post-secondary schools you attended, the degrees you earned, and any academic distinctions you achieved that you deem worth featuring. If they are particularly relevant, you can also include major areas of study and important projects that you participated in. Like the work experience section, your education should be displayed in reverse-chronological order.
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Doctoral Student Resume Examples 2023
- The average doctoral student resume is 411 words long
- The average doctoral student resume is 0.9 pages long based on 450 words per page.
- C++ is the most common skill found on a doctoral student resume. It appears on 15.4% of resumes.
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How your resume should look:
- The job title on your resume should match your application for the role.
- Ensure your work experience focuses on achievements, rather than responsibilities.
- Recruiters and hiring managers suggest fitting your resume on one page.
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What Should Be Included In A Doctoral Student Resume
1. add contact information to your doctoral student resume.
Your name should be the biggest text on the page and be at or near the top of the document.
Your address doesn't need to include your street name or house number - listing your city and state works just fine.
Your email address should be professional, but not your current work email address. It's not a good look to use your work email for personal projects (job-searching).
Your social media can be included if you have a fully-fledged LinkedIn page or another social media page that showcases your relevant skill set .
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2. Add Your Relevant Education To The Resume
- The name of your school
- The date you graduated ( Month, Year or Year are both appropriate)
- The name of your degree
- Academic awards (Dean's List, Latin honors, etc. )
- GPA (if you're a recent graduate and your GPA was 3.5+)
- Extra certifications
- Academic projects (thesis, dissertation, etc.)
- If you're a recent graduate, you might opt to place your education section above your experience section
- The more work experience you get, the shorter your education section should be
- List your education in reverse chronological order, with your most recent and high-ranking degrees first
- If you haven't graduated yet, you can include "Expected graduation date" to the entry for that school
3. Next, Create A Doctoral Student Skills Section On Your Resume
- Include 6-12 skills, in bullet point form
- List mostly hard skills ; soft skills are hard to test
- Emphasize the skills that are most important for the job
Soft skills are also valuable, as they're highly transferable and make you a great person to work alongside, but they're impossible to prove on a resume.
Example Of Doctoral Student Skills For Resume
C++ is a general-purpose programming language that is used to create high-performing applications. It was invented as an extension to the C language. C++ lets the programmer have a high level of domination over memory and system resources. C++ is an object-oriented language that helps you implement real-time issues based on different data functions
Python Skills
Python is a widely-known programming language. It is an object-oriented and all-purpose, coding language that can be used for software development as well as web development.
Java Skills
Java is a widely-known programming language that was invented in 1995 and is owned by Oracle. It is a server-side language that was created to let app developers "write once, run anywhere". It is easy and simple to learn and use and is powerful, fast, and secure. This object-oriented programming language lets the code be reused that automatically lowers the development cost. Java is specially used for android apps, web and application servers, games, database connections, etc. This programming language is closely related to C++ making it easier for the users to switch between the two.
Chemistry Skills
Chemistry is the branch of science that tells us about the composition, properties, and structure of elements and compounds. The processes these elements undergo and how they undergo change all come under the branch of chemistry.
R is a free software environment and a language used by programmers for statistical computing. The R programming language is famously used for data analysis by data scientists.
Gene Expression Skills
Gene expression is a process whereby function products like proteins get synthesized by human DNA, making it easy for cells to adjust to external and internal factors.
Synthesis Skills
Synthesis refers to the process of combining a number of things to become something new. Depending on the field of work, this may mean combining ideas, products, and new influences into a new service or product. Overall, the process is focused on reviewing and analyzing different data points to make something new.
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4. List Your Doctoral Student Experience
Don't just list your job duties below each job entry. Instead, make sure most of your bullet points discuss impressive achievements from your past positions. Whenever you can, use numbers to contextualize your accomplishments for the hiring manager reading your resume.
It's okay if you can't include exact percentages or dollar figures. There's a big difference even between saying "Managed a team of engineers" and "Managed a team of 6 engineers over a 9-month project."
Most importantly, make sure that the experience you include is relevant to the job you're applying for. Use the job description to ensure that each bullet point on your resume is appropriate and helpful.
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- Collaborated closely with graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty.
- Characterized interactions between AMPK and viral proteins.
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6. Finally, Add a Doctoral Student Resume Summary Or Objective Statement
Remember to address skills and experiences that are emphasized in the job description.
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- Engaged, built rapport with prospective students, and provided guidance through all the stages of the enrollment process.
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- Prepared, conducted, and graded all assessments related to the modules and submitted grades within the timeframe agreed upon by Lancaster University, UK.
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- Mentored and Counseled students in both academic and non-related academic issues.
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You’re switching your alma mater for the private sector. Make the transition seamless with a great PhD resume.
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Writing a dissertation is hard. The annoying thing is that it turns out that finding a job in industry isn’t any easier. A PhD resume for industry goes against everything you’ve learned so far. More is no longer more. More is now too much. Industry has less time and less patience. You have seconds to impress. Seconds .
So how do you switch to the less is more mentality without losing anything valuable? How do you compete with candidates who already know the game? Rest easy. We’ve got the perfect summary of what it takes to go from “ignore” to “interview” in less time than it takes you to find a parking spot on campus.
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- Supported recruitment and student outreach efforts which included open hours, information sessions and PhD applicant interview days.
- Assisted 150+ graduate school applicants with their applications.
- Analyzed trends in applicant survey data and compiled them into comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy reports for admissions department.
- Prescreened 450+ graduate program applications.
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- Discovered 15+ new marketing opportunities which led to a 15% rise in number of graduate program applications.
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- Advised 55+ students on research, courses, and extracurricular opportunities.
- Received highest student evaluation scores in the Department of Anthropology that surpassed teaching quality benchmarks by 12%.
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- Advised 10 undergraduates on senior theses concerning affliction and trauma in gender studies.
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Here’s how to write a PhD resume that will light up the room with alacrity, eloquence, and candor:
1. Choose the Best Format for Your PhD Resume
A PhD resume is what you’ll want to use for any job that’s not research oriented or academic. It focuses primarily on your professional experience and skills which is important in cases where the position won’t need a PhD and the hiring manager won’t be able to appreciate your contributions to academia.
This landscape is different from what you’ve known so far. The business world doesn’t have time for lengthy explanations and debates. It wants results— now.
You’re going to have to modify your resume to make it suit private sector needs better.
Intrigue the hiring manager using the following resume formatting guidelines:
- Get your resume contact information right from the beginning. Don’t forget to check your social media footprint and optimize your LinkedIn profile with relevant experience and skills.
- Out of all resume styles , the best format for doctors is the chronological layout . This is the layout that puts your professional experience at the forefront and one that most hiring managers recognize. It’s also a super ATS-friendly resume format .
- Use a resume font that is legible and modern. Don’t forget to leave plenty of white space on the page to make your text really stand out.
- Save your PhD resume in PDF to make sure that your resume layout doesn’t open up a mess.
At this point you might also be wondering how long your resume should be . If you have a few years of experience outside of academia, go for two pages. Otherwise, one-page resume template should do the trick.
2. Write a PhD Resume Objective or Resume Summary
Introduce yourself through your resume profile , or more specifically, a resume objective or summary. It’s a short and sweet paragraph at the top of your PhD industry resume that explains why you’re the person for the job. Think of it as an attention-grabbing thesis title.
Use a career summary if you have more than a couple of years of experience that you can neatly translate into the private sector:
- First jot down the key points in your experience and skills as well as accomplishments.
- Then choose 3-4 top selling points and add those into your PhD resume summary section.
If you’ve spent most of your time immersed in books lately, opt for the career objective :
- Underline the knowledge and relevant skills ( hard skills or soft skills ) you’ve gathered to date and how well you’d fit in.
- Think of transferable skills and quantifiable achievements from any gigs you’ve had.
There’s no need to drown this section in a ton of information. Keep it 3-4 sentences long max and tailor it to the job description of the position you’re applying for.
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3. Create the Perfect PhD Resume Job Description
You know what your greatest challenge is now? Your resume experience section needs to show your pragmatic side. You see, the hiring manager realizes that you know your stuff. Make them realize that you can also get the job done :
- List your most current position and then just go back in time with previous positions.
- Make sure each entry includes: job titles , company name, dates of employment, and no more than 6 bullet points.
- Limit the number of bullet points as you go back in time with your experience. Have up to 3 for positions far in the past .
- Start each bullet point with an action verb .
- Focus on quantifiable achievements and not just a dull list of duties.
- Tailor your professional experience section to match the position you’re trying for.
Suppress your academic instincts, this isn’t another dissertation—there’s no room for irrelevant info here.
Pro Tip : Don’t come up with roles or responsibilities that you never had just to make yourself look more appealing. Recruiters do background checks and will verify whether you’re telling the truth through tests and interviews.
4. Make Your PhD Education Section Shine
Now this is the section where you’ll probably feel strongest, and it’s no wonder, you’re a real brain!
Here’s how to nail your education section:
- If you have several years of job experience opt for only listing the following: college/university name and location, years you studied, degree, major and minors .
- Have limited experience? Sprinkle your education resume section with achievements from your academia days. Make sure to keep them relevant to the job description and list no more than 4-6 items.
Again, don’t think plethora, think pellucid. You probably want to take this opportunity to list all your certifications on your resume , but leave it for a separate section to keep things clear and easy to read.
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5. Highlight Your PhD Skills
This is where you get to do something that you don’t do often in academia—you highlight your skills:
- Create a master list of all the job skills you have— this means soft skills and hard skills , technical skills , and any other relevant skills you’ve got on your bookshelf.
- Pick the PhD skills that are most relevant by using the job ad as a guide. Include them in your PhD resume for industry. Get extra brownie points if you can mention skills that your education and experience sections can prove.
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- Ethics & Integrity
- Microsoft Office skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
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6. Add Extra Sections to Your PhD Resume
Having a PhD doesn’t mean that you’ve got it made. It actually sometimes even makes finding a job a lot harder . Extra sections on PhD resumes give you a chance to highlight some extras that you have and others probably don’t. So go ahead and extol.
- Include language skills . As an academic, your language skills are probably quite good to begin with and that puts you in the lead in that department.
- Include volunteering , achievements and awards , and projects that are relevant. Bonus points if they also prove you do other things outside academia.
- List publications here if you have any that might give you an advantage in the running for the open role.
- Add hobbies and interests if they’re relevant. There are tons of skills and knowledge needed in the private sector; you never know what might end up playing in your favor.
7. Attach a PhD Resume Cover Letter
If you’re wondering if you should include a cover letter , then let’s make it super clear—yes, you do.
Write the best PhD cover letter this side of the Ivy League with the following tips:
- Use a sleek, modern cover letter format .
- Use a “hook” to start your cover letter right.
- Show that your experience and job skills translate into exactly what they need.
- Use a call to action to end your cover letter .
Keep it neat, concise, and no obsequiousness. The ideal length of an effective cover letter is 1 page. Anything longer is just gratuitous.
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And once you have all that sent, remember to follow up on your job application ! Things just don’t fall into your lap in academia, the same thing goes for looking for jobs in private industry.
That’s what a successful PhD resume looks like in a nutshell.
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For PhD applications, a length of one or two A4 pages is ideal. This is more than enough space to highlight your suitability without overwhelming the reader with irrelevant information or excessive detail. Readability: The information on your CV should be laid out logically, with clear section headings for easy navigation.
A CV can vary from two pages to several pages. Professionals seeking academic positions and non-academic positions in science, higher education, research, and health care typically use a CV. It is also used to seek a fellowship or grant and is expected for some positions overseas.
The curriculum vitae, also known as "vita" (without the "e") and abbreviated as "CV," is a comprehensive overview of your educational background and academic qualifications. ... Often an effective format for graduate students. This format groups experiences into categories based on their function (e.g.. research experience, leadership ...
How to Write an Academic CV for A PhD Application A good academic CV should be broken into nine section headings: Contact Information Research Interests / Personal Profile Education Research and Work Experience Teaching Experience Relevant Skills and Experience Publications and Conferences Professional Memberships Referees / References
Curriculum Vitae . Tips and Samples . THE BASICS . The curriculum vitae, also known as a CV or vita, is a comprehensive statement of your ... the CV will accentuate research. Format can vary by field, so also seek disciplinary-specific advice from advisers, ... staff scientists, and fellow graduate students across departments. 20XX - Present ...
All resumes should include a header with your name and contact info ; clearly defined sections with headings; descriptions (usually as bullet points); and page numbers if your resume exceeds one page. I also recommend arranging your entries in reverse chronological order (most recent to earliest).
PHD Student CV Summary Education professional with a strong belief in life-long training and smart university practices. Committed to developing new initiatives to take advantage of innovative technologies for the betterment of humanity. I work easily and effectively with international as well as regional strategic partners.
Our PhD sample resume above is written for a grant writing job at a government office. Notice that the applicant does not discuss her research at length or include a thesis title or publications section. Instead, this PhD resume speaks to the top skills the employer is looking for in a grant writer, such as: research and proposal writing
Phd/postdoc resume samples. Click image to view resume. Key features: Candidate interested in writing and editing opportunities (e.g., Science Writer; Medical Writer) Two-page format with an emphasis on three skill areas: writing and editing, research, and teaching/organization. Clear focus on writing and editing skills and the main priority.
Choosing the best resume format for a PhD resume PhD resumes are unique documents that will often deviate from other standard resume formats. Although the best format most closely resembles the reverse chronological structure of professional resumes, you'll still need to make adjustments to best highlight your educational experience and ...
PhD CV format An academic CV has several additional sections compared to a standard CV. 1. Personal profile and research interests 2. Publications 3. Research experience 4. Teaching experience 5. Funding and awards 6. Professional society membership 1. Personal profile and research interests This section is often found at the top of an academic CV.
Firstly, you must structure and format your CV in a fashion that makes it easy to read, and gives it a professional outlook. This infographic give an overview of how to layout your CV and the sections you need to include. Formatting tips Keep the font simple and clear - don't be tempted to use fancy fonts that might be tricky to read.
1 - Personal Information Let them know where to contact you Your resume should begin with your contact information. It is very important that potential employers, having read your resume, know how to contact you! At the top of your resume, include your name, phone number, email address, and city. 2 - Summary Introduce yourself
The resume or CV should clearly highlight a person's academic history and accomplishments, any relevant work, research or teaching experience and the relevant skills they possess. A Ph.D. application resume or CV typically includes the following sections: Contact information Research interests Academic history
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Here are the most important rules of a good graduate student CV format: One-inch margins on four sides. 1.0 or 1.15 line spacing. Good font for a CV throughout the whole document. Professional CV header format for your contact details. Legible sections with big section headings and a blank line before and after each one.
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