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Curriculum Vitae Example

By Alison Doyle, About.com

This curriculum vitae example lists the information you will need to include in your CV and provides the appropriate format for a CV. Keep in mind, that if you are writing a CV for an academic position in the United States, you do not need to include the Personal Information and Optional Personal Information that is typically included in an international curriculum vitae.

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Curriculum Vitae Example

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
Country
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Citizenship
Visa Status
Gender

Additional Personal Information:
Optional
Marital Status
Spouse's Name
Children

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates of employment
Work History
Academic Positions
Research and Training

EDUCATION
Include dates, majors, and details of degrees, training, and certification
High School
University
Graduate School
Post-Doctoral Training

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications and Accreditations
Computer Skills

AWARDS

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

LANGUAGES
List languages and fluency

INTERESTS

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Why, when and how to use a Curriculum Vitae, plus how to write a CV.

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