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Writing a curriculum vitae (CV) is seemingly straightforward, but when work is busy and time limited, maintaining a list of accomplishments and achievements in a logical fashion is not always a priority. Compiling a CV retrospectively is not without its challenges and may lead to omissions or even inaccuracies. A CV provides an overview of an individual's work experience, education, and professional history, and in some ways succinctly reflects the course of one's working life. This editorial provides a few tips for consideration when updating a CV.
First, once you have been employed as a professional for several years, are seeking a promotion, anticipating applying for another job, or have gained a higher degree, you should set up a CV template with clear headings and fill in the basics, such as educational qualifications, professional training courses, and clear details about your level of appointment. There may be some differences among countries, disciplines, job titles/roles among the standardized formats, templates, and headings, but generally most of the following content should be included, as it is better to be more inclusive of your contributions at the outset.
Second, CV content should include name, contact details, academic qualifications, professional registration/membership and affiliations, current appointments, employment history, honors or awards, presentations to peers or juniors or at conferences (oral or poster, and note those that were by invitation), and professional references (title, qualifications,...