
Magdalena Plesa
Success in the Academic Job Market
CVs + Cover Letters

Main Headings of a CV:
- Research Interests
- Teaching Areas
- Academic Positions
- Education
- Awards & Honours
- Research Accomplishments
- Teaching Positions
- University Service
- Professional Experience
- Languages & Skills
- References
Research Interests and Teaching Areas are important to include as main keywords about what you're interested in teaching and research and how the hiring committee can best place you in the university.
Academic positions include anything after your PhD, such as PostDocs and Lecturer/Assistant Professor positions and beyond.
Education can include any postgraduate certificates received after your PhD if applicable, and after this section CVs may vary
Some include their publications immediately after education, and others add awards and grant funding. Either way, put what is most relevant to the position, and what shows you in the best light
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