{"id":25715,"date":"2024-08-19T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/?p=25715"},"modified":"2024-03-14T11:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:42:10","slug":"how-to-write-a-cv-for-grad-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/how-to-write-a-cv-for-grad-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a CV for Grad School"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhen researching the graduate programs I was applying for, I panicked when I read that CVs for grad school were a common application requirement. I knew a CV was something like a resume, but I had no idea what one looked like. If you feel similarly unprepared for this major requirement of the graduate admissions application, don\u2019t stress! We\u2019ve got the answers to the most common questions. We even have a template to help you create a CV that will impress any graduate admissions committee!\n<\/p>\n

What is a CV and How Does It Compare to a Resume? <\/h2>\n

\nTo define a CV, let\u2019s first look at a resume, as it is more well-known and widely-used.\n<\/p>\n

Resume<\/h3>\n

\nA resume<\/strong> (or industry CV to some) <\/strong><\/em>is a document used when applying for professional experiences<\/em><\/strong>, such as jobs or internships, to give the hiring committee\/manager a snapshot of your qualifications. It often includes your contact information, education, work experience, skills and certifications, and references. Resumes are meant to be brief overviews, so they are usually 1-2 pages long<\/strong> with minimum elaboration.\n<\/p>\n

Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/h3>\n

\nAn academic curriculum vitae (CV)<\/strong> is a document used when applying for academic experiences,<\/em><\/strong> such as graduate school or fellowships, to give the admissions committee a thorough<\/em> understanding of your academic experience with your chosen field of study. Similarly to a resume, you still include contact information, education, and professional experience, but the CV has areas built in for more elaboration such as: publications, conferences, teaching experiences, honors and awards, etc. Because a CV is a more in-depth document, they tend to be 2+ pages long<\/strong>. The more experience, the longer the CV.\n<\/p>\n

\nImportant Note: <\/em>pay close attention to your program and university admission requirements. There are some programs (like MBA programs) that require resumes instead of CVs. Likewise, there are some universities that require graduate school resumes instead of CVs. ALWAYS<\/em> tailor your admissions application to the program\/university for which you are applying.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
RESUME<\/strong>\n <\/td>\nCV<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1-2 Pages<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n2+ Pages<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tailored for a professional<\/strong> audience<\/p>\n

\n(private\/public sector employment, internships, some<\/strong> grad school programs) <\/em>\n <\/td>\n

Tailored for an academic<\/strong> audience <\/p>\n

\n(most<\/strong> grad school programs, fellowships, grants, scholarships, academic research positions)<\/em>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Snapshot<\/strong> of your qualifications to perform a job\n <\/td>\nThorough picture<\/strong> of your capability and involvement in an academic field of study\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

What Should I Include in My CV for Graduate School? <\/h2>\n

\nThe good thing about a CV is that it allows for more individual tailoring<\/strong> toward your unique experience. There is information you should ALWAYS include and there are definitely things you\u2019ll WANT to include if you can, but you get to choose what gets showcased. We will be detailing below the must have and the most common categories that are included on a CV, but if you have other experiences that don\u2019t quite fit the given categories we provide, adapt your CV<\/strong> to you!\n<\/p>\n

The \u201cMust Have\u201d Categories<\/h3>\n