Should a person put past employmant and references in an educational Curriculum Vitae/Resume?

Question

I need to send a CV along with my application to a study abroad program in Argentina. Do I need to put employment information or just my education info? Also, should I have references or are they not needed for this type of resume?

Answer 1

You should definitely add employment experience, just as you would if you were applying for a job, in addition to your academic credentials.  References don't typically go on the resume/CV unless specifically asked for, and even then I'd put them on a separate page.  If you are applying to an educational program, they will probably specifically state when/where they need reference information, and that would most likely be on an application form.

Good luck!

Michael Howard

Author of "Alternative Resumes" and "Alternative Resumes for Teens"

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