CV vs academic résumé: what belongs where in graduate applications
2026-04-23 16:17:53
Length, section order, publications and how to avoid repeating your entire motivation letter.
Programmes may ask for a CV or résumé, sometimes with page limits or a template. A one-page corporate CV is not the same as an academic CV listing research, publications, posters, teaching and service.
For graduate study, separate education, research experience, outputs, awards and volunteering. If you include internships, tie bullets to programme skills—avoid generic job descriptions.
Keep date formats and headings consistent for international readers; links should work. Name files plainly, e.g., FirstnameLastname_CV.pdf.
Every claim echoed in your statement should map to a CV line. We run consistency passes with checklists to keep both documents aligned.
For graduate study, separate education, research experience, outputs, awards and volunteering. If you include internships, tie bullets to programme skills—avoid generic job descriptions.
Keep date formats and headings consistent for international readers; links should work. Name files plainly, e.g., FirstnameLastname_CV.pdf.
Every claim echoed in your statement should map to a CV line. We run consistency passes with checklists to keep both documents aligned.