1 Bringing Your Vita to Life:

A Curriculum vitae, also known as a CV or Vita, is a document used in our profession to record career accomplishments and achievements that can be included as part of the application process for externships, internships, and practitioner or university positions. Résumé or Vita: What is the Difference? The differences between curricula vitae and résumés are more than semantics. Typically, a résumé is limited to one or two pages, highlighting only those experiences and credentials that the author considers most relevant to a desired position. On the other hand, a Curriculum vitæ–a Latin phrase meaning "course of life,"–encompasses a much broader range of skills and experiences. The headings and organization presented below and in the accompanying sample are typical of a vita. It is important to note that the order of the sections and presentation style varies with each individual according to personal style and individual strengths. Some individuals may choose to highlight their experiences in a narrative form, while others choose bullets. Still others may experiment with a range of fonts. Additionally, past experiences relevant to the desired position can be brought to the readers ' attention by using bold, CAPITALIZED, italic, or underlined text. No matter which style you choose, information within each section should be listed in reverse chronological order (i.e., most recent experiences listed first) and be presented in a way that emphasizes your unique training and skills. Headin