We have covered some vitae issues before. However, in response to our last questions about ASA and the market, more have emerged. Now, questions of style. From a reader:
I’ve noticed there is quite a bit of variation in the style and ordering of CV items among sociologists. As a person about to go on the market, I can do only so much about changing the publications/presentations at the moment, but in terms of style, what makes a good CV? Do people care about the design and layout of the CV? I’ve seen some CV’s where an abstract of the dissertation is included, others where that is no where to be seen. Which is better when you’re on the market? Are there any style or ordering mistakes that make you wary of a candidate?
* Why “vita” in the first post and “vitae” now? I’m correcting my Latin grammar. Father Cannon would be disappointed, but relieved that I discovered my own mistake.