1. Preparing CV & Cover Letters Opening Doors for Interviewing Career Connection The Ohio State University 1640 Neil Avenue, Second Floor Younkin Success Center 614-688-3898 www.careerconnection.osu.edu

2. Today’s Agenda (learning TIPS!) What is a vita (CV)? Addressing Content and Format Research and Teaching Oriented Vitas (ACADEMIA)

3. Rule of Thumb : Vitas/CV = used when applying for a job in academic settings Resumes = used when applying for a job in industry settings Sometimes = Vitas used in industry (research positions)

4. Employers’ Expectations CAN YOU DO THE JOB = Skills (Vitas) =clues on writing~ interviewing WILL YOU DO IT = Motivation WILL YOU FIT IN = Personality $$ (Hiring costs)

5. Vitas ~ Research Emphasis I Identifying information II Education III Research Experience IV Research Grants V Research Awards VI Publications VII Conferences and Presentations

6. Format (Continued) VIII Teaching Experience IX Industry Experience (if not, omit) X University Service XI Additional Skills XII Honors and Awards XIII Professional Affiliations XIV References

7. Vitas ~ Teaching Emphasis Same Format But will need to play around and switch order of sessions I Identifying Information II Education III Teaching Experience IV Teaching Awards V Conferences and Presentations VI Research Experience

8. Format (continued) VII Research Grants VIII Publications IX Industry Experience (if not, omit) X University Service XI Additional Skills XII Honors and Awards XIII Professional Affiliations XIV References

9. Vitas ~ Industry Same format Again, will need to play around I Identifying Information II Education III Industry Experience (if not, omit) IV Research Experience V Research Awards VI Research Grants VII Research Publications

10. Format (continued) VIII Additional Skills –8.1 Teaching skills IX Honors and Awards X Professional Affiliations XII References

11. Content: Applied to all CV I Identifying information 1.1 Name (bolded) 1.2 Address (university) Spell out - consistency 1.3 E-mail (last name included) ~ web site 1.4 Telephone number (work and home, voice mail) II Education 2.1Reverse chronological order (spacing and bolding) 2.2 List universities, degrees, majors, location, dates 2.3Post Doc experience 2.4 Dissertation title and name of advisor (depends!!)

12. III Research Experience 3.1 Research Interests List Them 3.2 Research Work Experience –Employer, Job Title (bolded) –Location and dates (spell out) –Experience: Verb + Subject + Outcome (need to tailor to specific position) 3.3 Technical Skills –Bold them

13. IV Research Grants 4.1 Include project name, funding source, and amount 4.2 Go in reverse chronological order V Research Awards 5.1 Include name and year 5.2 Reverse Chronological order

14. VI Publications 6.1 Peer Reviewed Publications (standardized format) 6.2 Book Chapters and Reviews 6.3 Abstracts 6.4 Double space to separate them VII Conferences and Presentations 7.1 Name of presentation (standardized format in field) 7.2 Reverse Chronological order 7.3 Location 7.4 Double space to separate them

15. VIII Teaching Experience 8.1Teaching Interests 8.2 Teaching Experience Employer, job title, location, dates verb + subject + outcome who, what, and how you teach Use bullet points IX Industry Experience 9.1 Employer, job title, location, dates 9.2 Verb + subject + outcome 9.3 Need to tailor 9.4 Use bullet points

16. X University Service 10.1 List committees, advising experience 10.2 Employer, job title, location, dates 10.3 Verb + Subject + Outcomes 10.4 Use bullet points XI Additional Skills 11.1 List them 11.2 Bold them 11.3 Use bullet points

17. XII Honors and Awards 12.1 Reverse Chronological order XIII Professional Affiliations 13.1 Reverse Chronological Order 13.2 May list if active member or leadership position XIV References 14.1 Minimum 3 ~ maximum 5 14.2 In the order you would like them to be contacted 14.3 Be sure to include identifying information, job title, degrees, address, e-mail, telephone numbers, web sites

18. The Cover Letter Works in tandem with your CV, and represents your best opportunity to communicate directly with your target audience prior to an interview. Summarize your experience and concentrate on highlighting appropriate accomplishments and interests related to the job (may vary according to nature and goals of the position) Your cover letter should not exceed a page and a half or two at the most.

19. Variables to Consider When Writing Cover Letters The stated and unstated philosophy and politics of the department The extent to which the institution to which you are applying differs from OSU and the relative importance of teaching versus research The extent to which your research is mainstream and its significance readily apparent The extent to which your qualifications diverge from those mentioned in the job advertisement Typical circumstances or career paths

20. http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ Cover Letter Format Your address Date Person’s address Salutation (Dear title or Selection Committee 1 paragraph: position you are applying to and how did you learn about it 2 paragraph –a. Research –b. Teaching –c. Service 3 paragraph: Anything extra 4 paragraph: ask for an interview