Curriculum Vitae Template

Template for a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, and affiliations.

International employers often expect to read the type of personal information on a curriculum vitae that would not be included on an American resume. When writing a CV for graduate school or academia the personal information included in this curriculum vitae template would be omitted.

The following curriculum vitae template will give you an example of what to include in your CV and shows the appropriate format for a curriculum vitae, then take a look at curriculum vitae samples to get some ideas for writing your own CV.

Sample Curriculum Vitae Template

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email

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

Optional Personal Information:
Marital Status
Spouse's Name
Children

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates
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

INTERESTS

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

• Sample Curriculum Vitae
  Sample international, academic and general curriculum vitae. Includes additional templates, samples and examples.
• Writing Curriculum Vitae
  When should job seekers use a curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, rather than a resume? Here are the details on when to use a CV, what to include and how to write it.
• Curriculum Vitae
  How to write a CV, plus samples and templates.
• Curriculum Vitae
  Why, when and how to write a Curriculum Vitae.
• FAQ: Curriculum Vitae or Resume?
  Frequently Asked Questions: The difference between CVs and resumes.

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