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Introduction

How a CV is Different from a Resume

Writing Your CV--Step by Step

Understanding Purpose

Understanding Audience

Researching Audience

Tips for Researching a CV Audience

Look at Other CVs

Start Writing

List and Categorize

Possible Categories

Provide Details

What to Include in the Explanatory Details

Organizing Your CV Draft

Review Sample CVs Again

Revise Draft

Get Feedback from a Reader

Revise Again, Proofread and Edit

Links to Other Resources

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Authors & Contributors

Revise Again, Proofread and Edit

Revise your CV as needed based on feedback you receive from readers. Then, edit and proofread your CV carefully. Proofread, check format consistency, and be sure to use an active voice with carefully chosen, specific language.

Editing checklist:

• Proofread! Get another pair of eyes to review your work as well.
• Be consistent with the document's organization - capitalizing, italicizing, bulleting, etc.
• Make sure your margins are even.
• Make sure to use the correct verb tense when discussing past activities.
• Make sure the document is easy to read.
• Use specific language - concrete nouns and active verbs, avoid passive voice!