Writing an Effective CV at the UW-Madison Writing Center

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On the Academic Job Market: Writing an Effective CV

Learn tips on how to create an effective CV by examining examples and talking about what makes for a strong CV.


Overview	Creating an effective CV may be one of the most challenging and high-stakes writing projects you'll ever tackle. If you'd like some help with the process, join us for this workshop. We'll discuss how audience, purpose, and disciplinary conventions impact a CV's effectiveness. We'll also share strategies for drafting and strengthening your own CV. For help with academic cover letters, see On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Cover Letter.

Intended Audience	Graduate and professional students interested in building and strengthening their CVs.

Duration	1.5 hours

Schedule for Spring 2013	Wednesday, 2/13, 3:30 - 5:00 (Sec. 1) Tuesday, 3/19, 3:30 - 5:00 (Sec. 2)

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