Issue/Question
What is a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Environment
- Student
- Center for Career Design
- Job & Career Preparation
- Career Resources
Resolution
- Resumes (or CVs) should be drafted in MS Word or some other word processing document
- Do not use programs like Canva or templates found on a Google search
- The font should be professional-looking and at a typical size (12 point, usually)
- The margins should also be regular (somewhere between .5 to 1-inch spacing, depending on length of resume)
- Save as Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf)
Major Tips
- Do not use templates. Whether this is on Canva, some template you found on Google, or some "paid review" on Fiverr - these are wastes of time and/or money
- Tailor your CV and other application materials to on Job Titles, Descriptions, or Positions
- Start at the most recent position(s) you've held and work backwards, chronologically
- Avoid pictures, graphics, and any other visual distractions
Note: you can also Download this in the Attached .PDF
If you need further assistance, please email career@usd.edu or visit the Center for Career Design for more information
- We are located in Belbas Center for the Summer of 2025 and we will be moving to the MUC in the Fall of 2025
- career@usd.edu
- 605-658-3600