Preparing a Curriculum Vitae

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Preparing a Curriculum Vitae
J. Lawford Anderson Professor of Earth
Sciences USC College Nancy Lutkehaus Professor
of Anthropology and Gender Studies USC
College Armand R. Tanguay, Jr.   Professor of
Electrical Engineering,Chemical Engineering and
Materials Science,   and Biomedical
EngineeringNeuroscience Graduate Program
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Communication SkillsThe Traditional View
Professional Achievements Communication Skills
Professional Impact
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Communication SkillsThe Real Story
Professional Achievements x Communication Skills
Professional Impact
(Not a good thing if this term is 0)
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General Aspects of a CV

• Its your story
• Format
• Be consistent throughout
• Customize for each application
• Name and page number on every page
• Do not staple (will be copied)
• Length
• No limit but you wish it to be read
• Spell check everything
• Have it thoroughly reviewed - especially by your
  research advisor or committee chair!

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The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). I

• Basic Information
• Current and full contact information
• Personal information (optional) - lets explore
  this!
• Education
• College and university only
• Dissertation/Thesis topic and advisor
• Fellowships or Scholarships (include year,
  source)
• Professional Experience
• Industry, government, or internships
• Teaching or Research Assistantships
• Teaching positions
• Post-doctoral positions

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The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). II

• Research Statement
• Key areas of past or current investigation
• Future plans
• Publications
• Journal articles
• Book chapters
• Poetry
• Conference proceedings
• Book reviewsSPECIAL NOTE separate
  peer-reviewed, other publications
• include full reference, authorship, and
  status(i.e., in press or in progress)
• Research proposals (include PI and your role)
• Presentations Conferences vs. university or
  company

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The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). III

• Teaching Statement/Philosophy
• (See CET website for more details)
• Teaching interests
• Goals toward learning-centered teaching
• Methods of teaching and assessment
• Interests in interdisciplinary and collaborative
  teaching
• Emphasis matched to institution
• Teaching Experience
• Courses taught or assisted
• Special courses taken (e.g., GRSC 850)
• Teaching Honors or Awards
• Students mentored (e.g., undergraduate research)

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The Key Elements of aCurriculum Vitae (CV). IV

• Service Activities
• Student organizations and leadership positions
• Professional organizations
• Community service
• References
• Three or more
• Designate position and relationship (e.g., former
  advisor)
• Provide full contact information
• Appendices (not always provided)
• Examples of work (papers, abstracts)
• Course or lab syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations
• Numerical or Written (best if unedited)
• Web pages created (hard copy example)
• Letters of Recognition

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The Key Elements of anEffective Cover Letter

• Clear Statement of Intentions
• What is it that you really want to do, based on
  what you have done so far?
• Application in response to position posting
• Application in response to colleagues suggestion
• Indication of Specific Institutional
  Understanding
• Interactions with specific faculty members
• Appreciation of specific academic disciplines or
  programs that are well-matched to your interests
• Unique Capabilities and Characteristics
• Interdisciplinary research
• Unusual preparation for a teaching position
• Match of personal style to the institutional
  character

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AddendumApplying for a Position

• Be assertive and confident
• Interviews are bi-directional ask lots of
  questions!
• Consult your advisor(s) regarding every
  application
• Contact other referees listed in your CV to
  obtain their permission and enthusiastic
  endorsement
• Rejection happens often, but is wonderful as it
  indicates you are reaching
• Maintain a current website
• Keep active and continue to build your CV
• Keep applying - the apples will eventually
  fall!!