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Summary of Relevant Work Experience
: This section can be broken down into several
sub-categories (Teaching Experience, Grants, Research Activities, Professional Experience,
Courses Taught, Service, Advising, Work History, etc.). Again, your decision will be based on
your experience and the position. Regardless of how you categorize this information, it should
begin by bolding the Position Title, Organization Name, City, State, and Dates of Employment.
List all information in reverse chronological order. Describe responsibilities with action verbs.
Publications
: List all professional publications using the bibliographic style prescribed for
your discipline. However, bold Your Name, to make it easy for the reader to find.
Papers Presented at Conferences
: You can use categories such as workshops,
presentation by competition, and presentation by invitation. List these in reverse chronological
order. List by beginning with the Paper/Presentation Title, Name of Conference, Dates and
Location.
Professional Memberships
: You can list these in alphabetical order.
Leadership/Professional Service
: Bold your Position Title, Name the Organization and
give Dates. (Remember to include everything, membership on major committees, task forces,
boards, elected offices, etc.)
Special Awards and Honors
: This can be divided into sub-categories, or you may want
to decide to include these activities under relevant work experience. You should include
scholarships, fellowships, teaching or research awards, competitive assistantships, etc.
Recent and Current Research
: For most academic positions this is the crux of your vita.
Describe research projects recently conducted or in progress: type of research, purpose, grants,
funding, etc.
References and Transcripts
: At the end of the vita, you should indicate that you can have
your references and transcripts sent upon request.
Final Tips:
*Be consistent *Don’t use Double Entries *Don’t mix Chronological Orders
Heading Examples:
Abstracts
Appointments
Academic Service
Academic Training
Administration
Appointments
Areas of Expertise
Assistantships
Career Highlights
Chapters
College Activities
Committees
Credentials
Endorsements
Exhibits
Graduate Practica
Grants & Contracts
Honors & Awards
Internships
Invited Addresses
Language Competencies
Licensure
National Boards
Outreach
Postdoctoral
Experience
Memberships
Professional Overview
Professional Service
Publications
Recommendations
Research Activities
Reviews
Scholarly Works
Specialized Training
Teaching Summary
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