The Academic Job Search: Why You Need a Professionally-Written CV - Blog

by Angela September 9, 2022
The Academic Job Search: Why You Need a Professionally-Written CV

If you’re considering applying for academic positions and higher education faculty jobs, you will need a CV instead of a resume.

While a CV shares some sections and information with your resume, it’s a much more detailed and comprehensive overview of you and your experience. Writing about yourself and the professional attributes that make you stand out can be challenging. An experienced CV writer who understands higher education hiring can give you the tools and perspective to create a job-landing CV.

Professor Services at the Babb Group’s own Dorothy Miraglia, Ph.D., mentors clients new to working in higher education and those with experience looking to expand their work. Miraglia notes that sometimes you need an outside perspective to help you stand out. The Babb Group works with deans and hiring managers and understands the market and keywords they are looking for in a CV.

“When a professional writes your CV, they are pulling in strengths that you may see or you may not know how to put your skills into the language an institution is looking for,” Miraglia says.

Your Curriculum Vitae Explained

CV stands for curriculum vitae which is Latin for course of life. It’s a more robust document detailing your professional, educational, and academic life than a resume and is typically much longer.

“It’s much more than putting your work experience in chronological order,” Miraglia says. “A CV showcases your subject matter expertise, LMS knowledge, personal attributes, research, teaching philosophy, and personality. It’s a space to share how you apply professional skills to a classroom.”

Questions to Ask a Professional CV Writer

If you are considering having a professional write your CV, here are several questions to ask:

What is your experience working with higher education managers?

Professor Services has worked with deans and hiring managers to create a CV template specifically for higher ed jobs. It’s not a cookie-cutter template! Mentors work with clients to develop customized CVs showcasing their experience.

How do you think you can help me stand out?

Miraglia says it’s essential to find a CV writer who listens and understands how you make a difference in the classroom and bring those qualities and applications to life on paper.

Professor Services team members spend time with clients to understand their goals and tailor the CV to the person and position.

What format will my CV be delivered?

You want a word document so you can continue to edit and update. If a writer only sends a .pdf, then you are tied into asking them to make changes.

What are the investment and ROI?

While prices vary depending on the need, Miraglia encourages clients to invest in their first CV.

“If you invested in your education and want that first academic job, it’s worth it to invest in a professionally-written CV,” she says.

For many, the first job they land with their Professor Services CV more than pays for the service. For seasoned instructors who need an update, a professional review of their CV can ensure it meets current market demands and uses the right keywords.

Continuous Improvement

Miraglia says a CV is not once and done. Like a resume, you need to update it with each new experience. It’s continually changing to meet industry demands as well. Miraglia coaches clients to tweak their teaching philosophies to include experiences with students as they teach more.

Finally, Miragalia suggests working with a mentor and professional who understands the industry and how to market candidates.

“We’re real people. We know what it’s like to be frustrated when getting started. We want you to be successful and help you get to the next level of your career,” she says.

If you would like more information on a professionally written CV, contact Professor Services at Academicservices@thebabbgroup.com
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Angela Britcher, M.A., is a dynamic content marketing professional and storyteller who transforms complex ideas into easily digestible bites for audiences. She teaches communications, media studies, and writing, and she is a skilled instructional designer, creating engaging online learning experiences for colleges and corporate training. Angela produces and hosts The Babb Group's DigitalEDU Dialogues podcast.
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