Latex CV Template - Successful Application for Quant Role

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding a suitable LaTeX template for a CV aimed at applying for a quant role. Participants explore the specific needs for formatting and presentation that highlight the use of LaTeX, while also considering the appropriateness of templates for non-academic job applications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Richard expresses a desire for a LaTeX template that effectively demonstrates the use of LaTeX in formatting a CV for a quant role, emphasizing simplicity over showiness.
  • One participant questions the necessity of showcasing LaTeX usage in the CV, suggesting it may not be important.
  • Another participant notes that many available CV templates are tailored for academic roles and may not be suitable for quant positions, while providing links to several LaTeX CV examples.
  • A different participant humorously requests a specific type of CV template, indicating a lack of confidence in finding a suitable one.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the importance of demonstrating LaTeX usage in the CV. There are differing views on the suitability of existing templates for quant roles, with some acknowledging the challenge of finding appropriate examples.

Contextual Notes

There is an implied limitation regarding the applicability of academic CV templates to non-academic quant roles, and the discussion reflects uncertainty about the expectations for CVs in this field.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals applying for quant roles who are interested in using LaTeX for their CVs, as well as those seeking insights into the differences between academic and non-academic CV formatting.

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Hey,

I've spent a little while trawling the internet for a latex template suitable for an application for a quant role.
I thought it would be simple and there are a few examples but what I really want is something that will show in a quite simple way that I have actually used latex to format the document. Most things I find I could probably make in Word and I want something more but not too showy. If anyone has a template for an application that has been successful that would be perfect. If not a suitable template would be ideal.

Many thanks :-)
Richard
 
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taylrl3 said:
I thought it would be simple and there are a few examples but what I really want is something that will show in a quite simple way that I have actually used latex to format the document.

Why is this at all important or necessary? (Hint: It's not.)
 
You are likely having difficulty since most CVs on the net are geared toward academic roles. I know absolutely nothing about applying for non-academic jobs, other than you want a short resume. I don't know if that applies to quants or not.

Here are some CV links:
My personal favorite (and the one mine is based off): http://www.tedpavlic.com/post_resume_cv_latex_example.php
Simpler one: http://jblevins.org/projects/cv-template/
Another one: http://www.biostat.harvard.edu/~paciorek/computing/Latex_template_creating_CV_.html

Again, I don't know how useful they will be for a quant job. But it has successfully hooked me up with a postdoc.
 
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