GUIDELINES TO WRITE A CURRICULUM VITAE

If you were interested in a summer position abroad, a curriculum vitae would be the appropriate

document you will send to your targeted employer. A curriculum vitae (CV) represents your personal and working history.

It differs from the traditional U.S. resume in that it could be (and more than likely will be) more than

one page. There is no need to send your CV in traditional resume paper; plain white bond paper

would be enough. You have the freedom to choose your margins and your font style, but always

remember that it should look very professional.

The following is a list of information that should appear in your CV:

Photo

Personal details such as age, gender, nationality, place and date of birth and marital status

Address, phone number (s) and e-mail (s)

Education (including in some cases high school, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate)

Study abroad

Thesis or Dissertation Title and Advisor

Graduate fieldwork

Education and/or Professional Awards, Honors (include in this section Grants and

Fellowship appointments)

Research Experience

Work Experience

Skills

Publications and Academic or Professional Presentations

Thesis or Dissertation (when applicable, with a brief description of the topic)

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Language Skills

Professional Memberships

Extracurricular Activities (include community involvement)

Interests (be sure to include traveling as it relates to the country)

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STRUCTURE OF A CURRICULUM VITAE

Curriculum Vitae

In other countries is common to see the phrase CURRICULUM VITAE written in the center of the

page

Personal Information:

Full Name and Surname

Date of Birth (using the following format: day/month/year)

Gender (particularly if you have an unusual or unisex name)

Place of Birth

Nationality and/or Citizenship (if you are not a citizen of the country you are applying to, you need

to inform your potential employer of your visa situation).

Marital Status

Address

Telephone

Fax

E-mail

Education:

Years- Discipline Degree- Law School’s name, Location (city, state or country)

• add academic awards

• add any subjects taken relevant to the targeted employer

Years- Discipline Degree –Undergraduate School’s name, Location (city, state or country)

Years- Discipline Degree -High School’s name, Location (city, state or country)

Years- Discipline Degree -Middle School’s name, Location (city, state or country)

Years- Discipline Degree -Elementary School’s name, Location (city, state or country)

Additional training OR Additional Education OR Additional Courses OR Additional

Certificates or Diplomas (any of this titles, choose the one that applies to your background).

Year (s)-Name of the institution, degree received, Location (city, state or country)

Conferences, Courses and/or Seminars:

Year (s)-Name of the institution, Course, Seminar or Conference’s name, Location (city, state or

country)

List all of the ones you attended and/or participated.

Languages Skills:

List languages and level of proficiency, orally and written ability. Mention any language certificates

or degrees you might have.

• If you are fully bilingual, say "Fluent English and French (written and spoken).

• If you are not fluent in French but can get by, say "English, French.

• If you only speak English, it would probably be better to leave this section out.

Technical and Specialized Skills:

List all the computer programs you feel comfortable using. If applicable, list how many words per minute are you able to type.

Awards, Honors and/or Distinctions:

List all awards and honors you achieve throughout your life, in ascendant chronological order.

Work Experience:

Years- Company Name, Division, Location (city, state or country)

Position or Title. Brief explanation of your duties, projects and activities in each job.

Professional Memberships:

Years- Name of the association, Location (city, state or country), Title (if applicable)

Other Categories: (only if applicable)

Teaching Experience: Years- Name of the Institution, Location (city, state or country)

Publications: List published articles, books, etc.

• Description of Thesis or Dissertation, Papers Written, Publications

Community Service or Involvement/Volunteer Work

Travel and Summer Abroad

Academic Presentations and/or Lectures

References

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