A curriculum vitae, also known as a vitae or CV, is a document that details a person's accomplishments. In some ways, it is similar to a resume, but there are many differences that distinguish these documents from each other. While a resume is intended to create a professional image, a curriculum vitae is intended to create a scholarly image. Accordingly, a curriculum vitae is usually expected
. when applying for an academic position. There are many online sources where those applying for jobs can find samples to help with writing a curriculum vitae.For users of Microsoft Word, Microsoft's website has a number of templates and samples available at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010144935.aspx. This topic heading includes several examples of curriculum vitae among other situation specific job application materials. By clicking on the thumbnail, visitors to the site can view and then download the documents in order to load them in Microsoft word. Visitors are able to choose from standard formats and formats designed for specific situations, such as for recent graduates or those working in specific disciplines. After clicking on one of the thumbnail images, visitors can view a larger image of the sample document. There is also a right-hand sidebar that includes important information on software compatibility and user ratings.Emory University makes a sample curriculum vitae available on its website at http://www.career.emory.edu/students/pdf/CV_Sample.pdf. This sample is available in the form of a .pdf file, and it includes sections that most academic professionals would require when applying for an academic position. With sample entries under each section, this document details what kind of information the usual curriculum vitae provides a reader. These sections include, educational background, research experience, teaching experience, fellowships, awards, activities, honors, refereed publications, invited reviews, abstracts, seminars and references, which the sample notes can be included on a separate page following the curriculum vitae.
