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Preparing for an Academic Career Path
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ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH |
ACADEMIC JOB INTERVIEWS |
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Writing CVs - Introduction
The term 'curriculum vita' (CV) is often misinterpreted as just another word for 'resumé'. However, the curriculum vita is a specific type of document used in a limited number of contexts.
The main purpose of a CV is to provide evidence of your expertise in a given area by comprehensively listing research, teaching and administrative experience. Its focus is on the past and thus will lengthen over time.
CVs are expected when applying for:
- faculty positions in universities or colleges;
- professional positions (medicine, law, etc);
- research positions (post-doctoral fellowships, governmental research agencies)
An effective CV will reflect the priorities of the desired employer. The wording of the job posting and the internal structure of department or organization will indicate what is considered important in that context. By making inquiries through networking, candidates can access this information to assist them in effectively presenting their experience in a way that seems to 'fit' with a given department. | 
