145: How to prepare a CV in Austria

CV is a short form of Curriculum Vitae which in Latin means the course of life. CV unlike a resume that used for job applications, it is mostly presented with an academic purposes.

CV sections:

1. Personal profile
   • Name
   • Date of birth
   • Gender
   • Marital status
   • Nationality
   • Visa type (for foreigners)
   • Passport no. (for foreigners)
   • Photo
2. Contact information
   • E-Mail
   • Phone
   • Address
3. Educational background
4. Professional experience (academic appointments)
5. Skills
6. Academic Activities
   • Teaching Experience
   • Research Experience
   • Conferences
7. Publications
   • Articles
   • Books
8. Non-Academic Activities
   • Relation with industries (manufacturers)
   • Cooperation with engineering companies
   • Familiarity with market
9. Awards and honors
10. Grants and fellowships
11. Language skills
12. Memberships
13. References

CV specifications:

• Number of pages: usually 2 or 3 pages but if you need to mention more details, it can be even more than ten pages.