I. Contact Information:
* Full Name: Use a professional and consistent name format.
* Email Address: Use a professional-sounding email address.
* Phone Number: Include a reliable phone number where you can be easily reached.
* Mailing Address (Optional): Only include if relevant and required by the application.
* ORCID iD (Highly Recommended): This is a persistent digital identifier that links to your publications and research.
* Website/Portfolio (Optional): Include a link to a personal website or online portfolio showcasing your work. This is especially valuable for fields like art, design, or computer science.
II. Summary/Profile (Optional, but highly recommended):
* A concise (3-4 sentence) summary of your key skills, accomplishments, and career goals. Tailor this to the specific job or application. This is your elevator pitch.
III. Education:
* Degree Name: (e.g., Ph.D., M.A., B.A.)
* Major/Minor: Specify your area of study.
* University Name: Include the full name of the university.
* Graduation Date (or Expected Graduation Date): Use month/year format.
* GPA (Optional): Include only if it's above average (typically 3.5 or higher) and relevant to the position.
* Thesis Title: Include the title of your thesis or dissertation.
* Relevant Coursework (Optional): List relevant coursework if it strengthens your application for a specific position.
IV. Research Experience:
* Project Titles: Clearly state the title of each project.
* Funding Sources (if applicable): Mention grants, fellowships, or scholarships received.
* Your Role and Responsibilities: Describe your contributions to the project. Use action verbs (e.g., designed, analyzed, implemented, developed, evaluated).
* Key Findings/Results: Highlight significant achievements and outcomes. Quantify your results whenever possible (e.g., "Increased efficiency by 15%").
* Publication Status (if applicable): Indicate if the project resulted in publications, presentations, or patents.
V. Publications:
* List your publications in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
* Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
* Include a DOI or URL if available.
* Clearly distinguish between published, in-press, submitted, and under review works.
VI. Presentations & Posters:
* List presentations and posters presented at conferences, workshops, or seminars. Include the conference name, location, and date.
VII. Teaching Experience:
* Course Title & Level: Specify the course name and level (e.g., undergraduate, graduate).
* Institution: Name of the institution where you taught.
* Dates of Employment: Include start and end dates.
* Teaching Responsibilities: Briefly describe your teaching duties (e.g., lecturing, designing curriculum, grading, mentoring students).
* Teaching Methods: Mention any innovative teaching methods or techniques used.
* Student Feedback (Optional): If you have positive student feedback, you can briefly mention it.
VIII. Awards & Honors:
* List any academic awards, scholarships, fellowships, grants, or honors received.
IX. Skills:
* Include both technical and soft skills relevant to your field. Be specific and quantify whenever possible.
X. Professional Affiliations (Optional):
* List any professional organizations you are a member of.
XI. References:
* "Available upon request" is usually sufficient. Only provide references when explicitly requested.
Remember to tailor your CV to each specific job application by highlighting the most relevant experiences and skills. Use action verbs, quantify your achievements whenever possible, and proofread carefully before submitting.