We are pleased to launch the first event of the ARC PhD initiative series with an online workshop dedicated to one of the most important tools for early-career researchers:  The academic CV.

 🎯 Goal of the Event

Your CV is often the **first point of contact** in academic applications. The objective of this session is to provide PhD students and early-career researchers with **practical guidance on how to craft an effective academic CV.

The workshop will focus on:

• how to structure an academic CV
• how to present research and teaching experience
• common mistakes and how to avoid them
• how to tailor your CV for different opportunities

 👥 Who Should Attend

The event is open to:

• PhD students
• early-career researchers
• anyone interested in academic career development

📍 Format

 📅 **Date:  18 June 2026

 ⏰ **Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (CET)

 📍 **Location:** Online (Zoom – link will be shared upon registration)

📝 Registration

Participation is free but requires registration.

👉 Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

📌 Deadline: 11 June 2026

 🧩 Structure of the Session

🔹 Part I – Plenary Session (10:00 – 11:15)

The first part will consist of a plenary session with short contributions from invited speakers, offering different perspectives on how to craft an academic CV and navigate early academic career choices. The session will also include the participation of former PhD students, who will share their experience and insights, including their involvement in ARC initiatives such as the PhD Visiting Scheme.

Invited speakers:

Elvira Scarlat (IE University),

Clemens Lauer (HEC Paris),

Ga-Young  Choi (Bayes Business School),

Karen McBride (University of Portsmouth)

🔹 Part II – CV Clinic (11:30 – 13:00)

The second part of the event will be an interactive **CV clinic**, where participants will receive feedback in small groups. Participants will be divided into breakout rooms led by experienced researchers. This session is designed to provide practical and personalized feedback on participants’ CVs.

## 📚 Resources

Participants can use this template.

They will also receive a curated set of resources on academic CV preparation, including:

* **University of Illinois – Curriculum Vitae Tips and Samples** https://grad.illinois.edu/document/student-success/curriculum-vitae-tips-and-samples

* **University of Pennsylvania – CVs for Faculty Job Applications** CVs for Faculty Job Applications – Career Services | University of Pennsylvania

* **University of Oxford – Academic CV Guidance** CVs | Oxford University Careers Service