A CV, or Curriculum Vitae, is a repository of all academic credentials, experiences, publications, and achievements. It is used primarily in academia, research, or medical roles. Graduates or Ph.D. students typically also need a CV to prepare for or attend a graduate-level program. Compared to a resume, there are no set page limits for CVs, and CVs should be as comprehensive and detailed as possible.
Check out this fantastic article, “What Is a CV (Curriculum Vitae)? by Rachel Pelta, on Forage, an open-access platform that connects Cougs with virtual work experience programs. They recommend the following sections:
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For more details on formatting, check out the advice in “Dr. Karen’s Rules of the Academic CV” by Karen Kelsey on TheProfessorisin.com. They give a great outline on how to start formatting each section.
As with all professional application materials, a CV is an evolving document. The CV you submit to enter your graduate or Ph.D. program will change as you build on your research, dissertation, teaching experiences, and other skills toward graduation.
WSU students can access various resources to get started on their CV development and hiring packages. Visit the ASCC Graduate Student page for information on connecting with a career coach, attending events, and accessing job resources tailored to graduate and Ph.D. students.
Finally, an essential step in developing our CV and making it application-ready will be to regularly connect with your Graduate Program lead or Principal Investigator (PI) regarding your upcoming applications and CV development. As successful specialists in your field of study, they can give you up-to-date and trending advice about what to include regarding your specific program and skill sets. In addition, they will likely serve as your reference(s) as you move forward with the application process.
