As a written summary of your education and professional experience, a C.V. focuses on academic pursuits and omits material not directly related to your educational background and achievement. Constructing a C.V. is both an art and a science. It is designed around the strengths and achievements of the individual it represents. Format is determined by the amount of information and the nature of the items to be emphasized.
Requirements can vary greatly from field to field.
Experiment with different models to come up with a style that gets your message across in the manner you wish, and is consistent with the style of your discipline. For example, new Ph.D's. might decide to begin the C.V. with theiir academic preparation, which would not only give the degree prominence but would also indicate the candidate's most recent activity. Categories to include in a C.V. Identifying Information List your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address at the top of the first page. Include your work phone number in addition to your home number if you want to be reached during business hours. On subsequent pages place your name and page number at the top.