How to Compile a Free CV
If you plan on applying for an academic job at a college or university, or a job outside of the United States, you will need to submit a Curriculum Vitae or CV in place of a resume. Creating a CV is different than creating a resume, as a CV requires more information. However, there are several different free resources you can use to help you compile your own CV.
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Instructions
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Use a CV template for your Word Processor. Many popular Word Processors include a template for a CV. If your program doesn't have one available, odds are that a template is readily available at your word processor's website.
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Create a CV using a free online CV creator. By providing the information you would normally use in your CV, such as name, address, phone number and job experience, the site will create a CV that you can use.
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Borrow a book on CV creation from a friend or your local library. Most CV books include different templates that you can copy and compile for yourself.
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Tips & Warnings
Have a friend or colleague look over your newly written CV and see what they think of it. Ideally, have more than one person look at your CV before submitting it to jobs.
Whenever possible, try to modify the content of any template-based CV. Some companies use software to filter out CVs that use common templates.
