How to write and publish a scientific paper - Barbara Gastel, Robert A. Day 2022

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CVs commonly are structured in reverse chronological order. In other words, within each category, items are listed from the most recent to the least. Some CVs, however, use chronological order. Whichever order is used, be consistent.

Do you use a nickname instead of your given name? If so, you may put it in parentheses. Ditto if you go by an English-language name in addition to the name in your native language. If readers might not know how to address you, consider including your preferred courtesy title, such as “Ms.” or “Mr.” Of course, if you have a doctorate and people read the education section of your CV, they should know to address you as “Dr.”

Include some contact information that is likely to be long-lasting in case recipients wish to be in touch with you much later. For example, if you are a student, some of your contact information might well change. Therefore, consider listing items such as an email address and mobile phone number that are expected to stay the same.

If the nature of something listed might not be clear from its title, include a brief explanation in parentheses. You might say “Huth Award (for excellence in scientific writing)” or “Johnson Club (astronomy interest group).”

Consider having different versions of your CV for different uses. If you are seeking jobs at both research laboratories and teaching institutions, one version may focus mainly on your research experience and another may also list your teaching experience in detail. Even if the same information is included, it may appear in different orders in different versions of your CV.

Keep your CV up to date, so it is ready when needed. And, of course, proofread it carefully.