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As you have seen, a CV is divided into different headings which may vary depending on the kind of CV you are writing. Some of the following headings were used in the sample CVs you have just browsed:


 

    1. Skills
    2. Job objective
    3. Contact information
    4. Experience
    5. References
    6. Honors
    7. Activities
    8. Education
    9. Name

Needless to say, they are not in the order they should appear in a CV. Try to order them in the following box, and then click on "answer":

 

Remember that you should only use the information that is relevant to your own experience and your job goal. It is necessary, however, to know what kind of information may we include in each one of the headings. The following is a more careful explanation:


EDUCATION usually means post-secondary and can include special seminars, summer school, or night school as well as college and university. If you are just starting college, you can include high school as well. List degrees and month/year obtained or expected; names and locations of schools; major and minor, if any; grade point average. A brief summary of important courses you've taken might also be helpful.


EXPERIENCE includes full-time paid jobs, academic research projects, internships or co-op positions, part-time jobs, or volunteer work. List the month/years you worked, position, name and location of employer or place, and responsibilities you had. As you describe your experiences, ask yourself questions like these:

  • Have I invented, discovered, coordinated, organized, or directed anything professionally or for my community?
  • Do I meet deadlines consistently?
  • Am I a good communicator?
  • Do I enjoy teamwork?
  • Even if you're new to a field, you aren't necessarily starting from scratch.

HONORS. List any academic awards (scholarships, fellowships, honors list), professional awards or recognition, or community awards (i.e. for athletic skills).

SKILLS. List computer languages and software, research, laboratory, teaching or tutoring, communication, leadership, or athletic, among others.

ACTIVITIES. List academic, professional, or community organizations in which you hold office or are currently a member; list professional and community activities, including volunteer work. Listing extra-curricular activities or hobbies is optional.

REFERENCES. If required, include letters of reference from teachers or tutors.

source: The Writing Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.htm

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