Tips for Researching CV Audiences
So that you can be sure to include every relevant experience and accomplishment (and so that you are sure you actually want the position for which you are applying), you'll need to find out a good deal about the job itself and the employer. Fortunately, this important research can be done fairly easily.
- Carefully read the job description, as well as descriptions of other available positions. Read between the lines to determine the actual nature of the job and the employers so that you can shape your CV accordingly, (for more on this, see the "Read Between the Lines" section of Writing@CSU's Resume Guide)
- Conduct an Internet search to find information about the employer. Employer websites can provide useful information that can help you understand the context of the job for which you are applying.
- Use the following questions as starting points for your research:
- What does the position entail?
- With what types of people will you work?
- For what types of people will you work?
- For teaching positions, what pedagogical approach does the department take?
- What course offerings are similar to those with which you have experience?
- What are the research interests and publications of faculty members?
- What opportunities and expectations exist for research and publication?