Tips for Creating an Academic CV

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When applying for PhD positions, it's essential to craft a strong CV that highlights academic qualifications effectively. Key components to include are education, which should be prioritized above work experience, especially for early-career candidates. Additional sections that can enhance the CV are a list of selected seminars, awards or prizes won, while omitting a hobbies section may be preferable for some. Many faculty members provide examples of their CVs on personal websites, which can serve as valuable references. Utilizing templates, such as those available from shared resources, can also streamline the CV creation process.
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Hey all,
I am applying for PhD positions and many people are asking for a CV. Could anyone give me tips on the content of the CV?

Thanks
 
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Here is a useful site for you
 
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djeitnstine said:
http://www.jonlee.co.uk/content.asp/o/8944/po/11632/ms/17399/s/11632

Here is a useful site for you

The ordering of sections on my academic CV is different to that. For example, education is above work experience, since it's more important (especially at an early stage in one's career). I also include a list of selected seminars given, a section on 'awards/prizes won', and don't have 'hobbies section', but that may just be me!
 
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Very many faculty members' websites include CV's. With a half an hour of surfing, you could get dozens of examples.
 
Thanks for all the responses,
this chap has the source code for his latex template
http://jblevins.org/
which I ended up using
 
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