Tips for Creating an Academic CV

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on tips for creating an academic CV, particularly for those applying for PhD positions. Participants share insights on content, structure, and resources related to academic CVs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests tips on the content of an academic CV for PhD applications.
  • Another participant shares a link to a website they found useful for CV content.
  • A different participant notes that their CV structure differs from the linked site, emphasizing the importance of education over work experience and including sections on seminars and awards, while omitting hobbies.
  • One participant suggests that many faculty members' websites contain examples of academic CVs, which could be beneficial for reference.
  • A participant shares a link to a source code for a LaTeX template they used for their CV.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various perspectives on the structure and content of academic CVs, indicating that there is no consensus on a single approach. Different preferences and practices are evident.

Contextual Notes

Participants express differing opinions on the ordering of sections and the inclusion of specific content, highlighting the subjective nature of CV creation.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals preparing academic CVs for PhD applications or those interested in academic career development may find this discussion relevant.

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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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http://www.jonlee.co.uk/content.asp/o/8944/po/11632/ms/17399/s/11632

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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