Creating an academic CV

Course content

This course is designed to provide insight into how to develop and curate a strong academic CV. As CVs differ considerably, we offer broad strategic information, rather than particular CV templates for specific employment or funding opportunities, levels of seniority or country. Examples of specific CV formats and layouts can be downloaded from employer/funder websites. The course should take approximately an hour to complete, though you might choose to spend extra time on tasks which are more relevant to your current situation.

Section 1: CV basics

• Your academic CV
• Your track record

Section 2: Planning & developing a competitive academic CV

• Strategic development - the 'goal cycle'
• Who reads your CV and what are they looking for?
  • Considering: Discipline 
  • Considering: Career stage
  • Considering: Mission & vision of funding/hiring organization
  • Considering: Evaluation criteria

Section 3: writing competitive academic CVs for specific opportunities

• Content & layout
• Language
• The STAR method
• How do you know when your CV is good enough?