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A Curriculum Vita is a type of résumé that is frequently used in academic job positions.

The cover letter is your chance to sell your résumé to the employer. It is important to include a cover letter with every résumé you submit.

Easy-to-follow instructions

Choose the format according to how you want to present the information.

Here are the major sections of a résumé. You can use any of these headings or make up new sections more appropriate for your special abilities.

Formatting, organization, and the “don’ts” 

Sample Curriculum Vita (PDF)

Sample Curriculum Vita (PDF)

Example of a skills résumé (PDF)

Example of a functional résumé (PDF)

Example of a chronological résumé (PDF)