Curriculum Vitae (CV) Guide
A curriculum vitae (also referred to as a CV) is a type of resume that tends to have a more academic focus. It is often required for candidates applying to positions in medical, academic, and research fields. Unlike a resume, which is usually one to two pages long, CVs can be as long as is necessary to showcase the writer’s accomplishments. While some employers use the terms resume and CV interchangeably, it is important to distinguish what document is most appropriate for your career goals. For those applying to certain graduate programs, medical school, and academic and research positions, a CV would likely be the best fit. For most undergraduate and graduate students pursuing positions in industry, a resume would be more appropriate. If you are unsure about whether to prepare a CV or a resume, consider discussing your situation with others in your field or a Career Counselor.
About Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
Lacking a page limit, CVs often provide extensive detail on a broad range of professionally relevant experiences, and may include the following sections:
- Teaching
- Research
- Education/degrees
- Continuing education
- Advanced training
- Study abroad
- Workshops
- Academic service
- Computer skills
- Scholarships
- Fellowships
- Grants
- Clinicals
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- Publications
- Books
- Articles
- Reviews
- Presentations
- Seminars
- Symposia
- Translations
- Licenses
- Credentials
- Professional affiliations
- Bibliography
- Committees
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- Courses taught
- Conferences attended
- Dissertation/thesis
- Employment
- Class projects
- Honors & Awards
- Volunteer experience
- Languages
- Laboratory skills
- Technical skills
- Consulting
- Practica/ assistantships
- Activities
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Due to the broad variety of experiences you can highlight in your CV, it might be helpful to compile all your experiences in one document before deciding on a format or organizational structure. For each experience, make sure to include relevant details such as position titles, organization names, locations, and dates. For experiences that fall outside of traditional employment (such as fellowships, post-docs, or courses taught), try to provide as much information as you can so that readers can effectively evaluate you as a candidate. Including background information will help potential employers understand the academic and professional experience you have to offer.
Once you have your raw data available, building your CV should be simple due to the emphasis on content over form. Avoid any flashy or distracting fonts, which will look out of place and distract readers from your content. The following examples provide ideas about style, structure, and content. The third example shows a CV transformed into a resume.
CV Example 1
Cameron Lamplin, PhD
1324 W. Wisconsin Ave | Milwaukee, WI 53233
c.lamplin@gmail.com | (414) 288-7423
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy | Educational Policy & Leadership May 20xx
Marquette University, Milwaukee WI
Dissertation: Helping graduate students “get it”: Evaluating strategies in teaching social justice
- Committee: Jerome Joseph-Anderson, Frieda Thorpe, Elaine Buchanan
Master of Education | Higher Education & Student Affairs May 20xx
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
- Capstone: Proposal to improve retention rates of women in STEM majors
Bachelor of Science | Statistics, Minor: Biology December 20xx
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington IL
PUBLICATIONS
Handler, J., Lamplin, C., & Gonzalez, T. (20xx) Supporting graduate students of color in social justice education. Journal of College Student Affairs, 34(1), 24-37.
Lamplin, C., & Falzone, S. (20xx). Strategies to help African-American students process racism while abroad. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 76(3), 156-187.
Lamplin, C., & Joseph-Anderson, J. (20xx). Encouraging self-regulating behaviors in student leaders. Journal of College Student Development, 22(2), 89-118.
Evanos, E., & Dingler, J. D., & Lamplin, C. (20xx) Mental and emotional effects of being LGBTQ+ on Catholic campuses. Journal of College Student Development, 14(3), 206-218.
PRESENTATIONS
Promoting success in study abroad to students of color: Helping students opt in, persist, and achieve internationally.
ACPA, 20xx | Columbus OH
Returning home a stranger: Experiences of African-American students studying abroad on the African continent. Co-presented with Shawn Phonette.
NASPA, 20xx | Baltimore MD
Promoting self-regulation strategies for student leaders. Co-presented with Maura Tyler.
NASPA Regions IV-E Conference, 20xx | Toledo OH
Professional Experience Section
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director, Women’s Resource Center July 20xx- August 20xx
College of Wooster, Wooster OH
- Initiated program review of Gender & Sexualities major and minors, ensuring high quality educational opportunities for students
- Maintained budget of over $50,000, using resources responsibly to support center’s mission and vision
- Managed sexual violence prevention curriculum and organized its implementation, reaching entire sophomore student population
- Supervised two full-time staff and two part-time graduate assistants, applying feminist supervision pedagogy to support staff and center development through the free sharing of ideas and feedback
- Hosted four discussion groups on a weekly basis for students from diverse identity backgrounds, providing a safe and supportive space for interpersonal and intrapersonal development
- Collaborated with alumni relations to cultivate strong relationships with potential donors, supporting growth and longevity of Women’s Center mission
Graduate Assistant, LGBTQ+ Resource Center August 20xx- May 20xx
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
- Designed, implemented, and coordinated weekly support groups for LGBTQ+ identified students, tailoring sessions to individual identity groups
- Performed best-practices research on LGBTQ+ support groups to inform program content and structure
- Applied knowledge of student development theory and training in helping skills to build rapport with students, aiming to identify and meet student needs as well as encourage holistic growth
- Supervised three student employee Program Assistants, receiving consistently positive feedback on supervision style and practice
Teaching Experience Section
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate
- Curricular Design & Program Planning within Higher Education
- Statistical Research Methods
- Identity Development in College: Exploring the Prism of the Whole Person
Undergraduate
- Research Methods for the Humanities
- University 101: The First 8 Weeks
International Experience Section
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facilitator & Instructor | Holy Sites & Pilgrimages in India: Short-term Study Abroad
Gujarat, India January 20xx
- Applied knowledge of culture and Gujarat region to course design for students studying theology at undergraduate and graduate levels at Marquette University and other Jesuit institutions
- Collaborated successfully with theology faculty co-leader in course implementation and program design
- Organized international travel, lodging, and booking of two-week program for 15 graduate and undergraduate students with varying levels of travel experience
- Managed important logistics including flights, health insurance, and daily program schedules, exercising extreme attention to detail
- Used native Hindi and Gujarati language fluency in planning and facilitating excursions, activities, meals, and cultural experiences
Language Experience Section
LANGUAGES
English: Native spoken, written, and reading | Hindi: Native spoken, written, and reading
Gujarati: Fluent spoken | French: Competent spoken, written, and reading
CV Example 2
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology | Marquette University, Milwaukee WI | expected May 20xx
- Concentration: Multicultural competence & bilingual counseling
- Dissertation: Code-switching in therapeutic settings: How language affects clinical relationships
- Committee: Sarah Washington (chair), Theodore Vaan der Belt, Xavier Beard, Shonda Grey
Master of Public Health | Tulane University, New Orleans LA | May 20xx
- Concentration: Urban studies
- Thesis: Effects of addiction on low-income Latinx communities
Bachelor of Arts | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign IL | May 20xx
- Majors: Anthropology, Hispanic Studies
- Minor: Biology
Research Interests Section
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Counselor perceptions of non-English speaking clients
- Communicating comfort and care across language barriers in a counseling setting
- Gendered patterns in counseling with Latinx patients
PUBLICATIONS
Cardo, A. J. & Franklin, Beatrix. (20xx). Alleviating childbirth pain with mindfulness techniques. Journal of Holistic Obstetric & Gynecological Care, 12(2), pp. 34-57.
Cardo, A. J. (20xx). Taking its toll: consequences of addiction in low-income Latinx communities. Journal of Urban Public Health, 76(3), pp. 76-115.
PRESENTATIONS
Attitudes towards counseling in Latinx populations. Co-presented with Tess Gilbert, PhD.
Northeast Counseling Psychology Conference, 20xx | New York, NY
Breaking the news: Strategies to reduce distress in discussing terminal illness.
University of Southern Maine Public Health Speaker Series, 20xx | Portland, ME
Encountering language barriers in counseling settings: Effective strategies for providing high quality care. Co-presented with LaVaughn Sheridan, M. D.
Boston University Medical School Symposium, 20xx | Boston, MA
Psychology Experience Section
PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Intern September 20xx- Present
Milwaukee Center for Independence | Milwaukee, WI
- Used a variety of research-based therapy techniques to assist clients in improving skills related to independence, including emotional regulation, interpersonal communication, and self-advocacy
- Applied multicultural counseling skills to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse racial, cultural, income, religious, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity backgrounds
- Maintained detailed case documentation for all clients detailing treatment plan, progress notes, and other relevant clinical factors such as life changes and major health events
University Service Section
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Committee for Faculty Diversity, Member | Marquette University
August 20xx- Present
Graduate Psychology Society, President | Marquette University
September 20xx- Present
Latinx Unidos Student Organization, Advisor | Marquette University
January 20xx- Present
COURSES TAUGHT
Graduate
- Foundational Concepts of Counseling
- Multilingualism & Childhood Development
- Expressing Trauma: Topics in Counseling
- Communication Across Language Barriers for Health Professionals
Undergraduate
- Introduction to Public Health
- Health in the Inner-City: Challenges to Wellness
- Homelessness and Healthcare Access
Professional Affiliations Sections
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association, Member
October 20xx- Present
Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas, Member
June 20xx- Present
American Public Health Association, Member
March 20xx- Present
EMPLOYMENT
Public Health Educator, United States Peace Corps July 20xx- July 20xx
Chulucanas, Peru
- Developed and implemented community health program to address health problems affecting mothers, babies, and young toddlers, covering proper nutrition, hygiene, and indoor air quality
- Collaborated with local youth organization to promote knowledge of sexual health and moderating risks, leading to a 10% decrease in sexually transmitted infection diagnoses by second year of campaign
- Performed effectively across cultural differences, using bilingual Spanish language fluency to share new ideas, concepts, and practices with host community
- Founded community garden to encourage cross-generational interactions between children and community elders while providing healthy outlet for physical activity and stress relief
Social Studies Teacher, Teach for America May 20xx- August 20xx
Grant High School | Sarasota, Florida
- Planned and conducted social studies lessons in a bilingual educational setting for more than 300 9th-12th grade students
- Encouraged positive cultural identity development by highlighting histories of ethnically-based activist movements in Sarasota
- Used restorative classroom management techniques to create a welcoming learning environment for students with diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds
- Collaborated effectively with Special Education colleagues to ensure equitable learning for students with Individualized Education Plans
Community Service Section
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Yoga Instructor, Boston Community Center
November 20xx- Present
Boston, MA
- Provide low-cost stress-management workshops to low-income teenagers and young adults who have entered into the criminal justice system
- Facilitate beginner classes for adults new to yoga
Yoga Instructor, Movimiente Exercise Group
September 20xx- August 20xx
Chulucanas, Peru
- Led no-cost, bi-weekly stretching class geared towards sedentary older adults to promote physical and mental wellness
Founder, Bienvenidos a Todos Student Success Organization
March 20xx- August 20xx
Grant High School | Sarasota, FLA
- Provided students with after-school social and study space, responding to community needs for safe and productive places for young people to socialize
AWARDS
J.R. Walker Dissertation Research Fellowship January 20xx
Ryan Quinn Memorial Teaching Fellowship August 20xx- Present
Distinguished Instructor Award September 20xx-Present
Hunken International Public Health Scholarship August 20xx-May 20xx
CV Example 3 (CV transformed into a resume)
Summary of Qualifications Section
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Skilled, multiculturally-competent psychologist offering extensive experience with Latinx communities, college students, trauma, and addiction management and treatment
- Demonstrated ability to manage long-term, multi-stage projects independently
- Developmental approach to supervision, focused on curating natural strengths and talents of supervisees to improve work performance and overall sense of self-efficacy
- Native bilingual English and Spanish fluency
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology June 20xx
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Master of Public Health May 20xx
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts December 20xx
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Majors: Anthropology, Hispanic Studies | Minor: Biology
Relevant Experience Section
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Intern September 20xx- Present
Milwaukee Center for Independence | Milwaukee, WI
- Used a variety of research-based therapy techniques to assist clients in improving skills related to independence, including emotional regulation, interpersonal communication, and self-advocacy
- Applied multicultural counseling skills to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse racial, cultural, income, religious, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity backgrounds
- Maintained detailed case notes for all clients detailing treatment plan, progress notes, and other relevant clinical factors such as life changes and major health events
Public Health Educator July 20xx- October 20xx
United States Peace Corps | Chulucanas, Peru
- Developed and implemented community health programs to address health problems affecting mothers and young children, covering proper nutrition, hygiene, and indoor air quality
- Collaborated with local youth organization to promote knowledge of sexual health and moderating risks, leading to a 10% decrease in sexually transmitted infection diagnoses by second year of campaign
Research Experience Section
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Lead Researcher, Project Director July 20xx- February 20xx
Counseling Education & Counseling Psychology Department, Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI
- Organized and conducted over 200 interviews with research participants, upholding ethical standards to respect participant privacy as well as garner high-quality data for analysis
- Kept detailed records of all participants, interviews, staff schedules, and data analysis plans to advance progress over span of three years
- Supervised two master’s level graduate assistants and three undergraduate research assistants
Teaching Experience Section
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Record August 20xx- Present
Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology Department, Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI
- Managed teaching responsibilities for multiple courses, exercising excellent organization and time-management skills to ensure quick turnaround of meaningful feedback on assignments
- Designed and instructed courses for graduate and undergraduate student populations, including topics such as counseling skills, trauma, multilingualism and public health
- Communicated professionally with students, colleagues, university administration, and parents
Professional Affiliations Experience
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association, October 20xx- Present | Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas, June 20xx- Present | American Public Health Association, March 20xx- Present
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