Creating A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
While most undergraduate students will compose a resume, there are certain fields which may require a CV. A CV is typically required for academic positions including teaching or research, as well as healthcare related fields such as physician assistant and pharmacy. The biggest difference between the two is that a resume is a snapshot tailored to a specific role whereas a CV is more of a complete list of everything you have accomplished or achieved. A resume is typically one or sometimes two pages, whereas a CV can be longer.
To start building your CV, go to the main resume section and follow the formatting. Click here.
The CV can include many detailed sections. Typically, they include:
| Education (Honors, Thesis, Study Abroad Experience) | Professional Membership |
| Licensures and Certifications | Leadership and Community Services |
| Experiential Rotations | Skills, which include technical and language skills (can include both, or just one) |
| Relevant Work Experience, examples in the healthcare (Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacy Technician, CNA, EMT, Patient Care, etc.) | Presentations |
Other optional sections may include:
- Career Highlights or Professional Summary
- Conferences Attended
- Publications
- Research Experience
- Scholarly Presentations
- References