Preparing for Careers in the Academy Workshop: Basics of Preparing an Academic CV and Cover Letter
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Preparing for Careers in the Academy Workshop: Basics of Preparing an Academic CV and Cover Letter
This workshop will introduce the major elements of an academic CV, discussing the general guidelines to follow, the most common categories listed, and the best ways of presenting material. It will also look at the basic elements of an academic cover letter, review best practices and common mistakes, and discuss ways of tailoring your application. Part of the workshop will be spent analyzing and discussing example documents. Participants are encouraged to bring their own CV and cover letter drafts to receive peer feedback; by drafting these documents in advance, you will have a better sense of how to revise them.
Audience: Doctoral or MFA graduate students who will be on the academic job market next year or are on the job market currently
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