This interactive guide provides a structured approach to academic CV writing, drawing from successful faculty applications and hiring committee insights. Rather than simply listing duties, you’ll learn to craft a document that demonstrates measurable impact.

Explore the live view below and download the standalone HTML app to take it anywhere, share easily, and run it offline with no setup required.

What’s Included

1- The Achievement Formula

Transform weak statements into compelling achievements using our proven framework: Action Verb + Technical Detail + Quantified Result. The guide includes 50+ interactive examples showing before/after transformations across research, teaching, and grant writing contexts.

2- Strategic Framework

Understand the three-stage cycle of academic job search success: content development, ATS optimisation, and interview preparation. Each stage includes expandable strategy cards with practical implementation steps.

3- Interactive CV Audit Tool 

A comprehensive section-by-section checklist covering:

• Contact information and digital presence
• Education credentials and research focus
• Publications with impact metrics
• Grant funding and collaboration evidence
• Teaching documentation with outcomes
• Service and professional development

4- Complete CV Template 

A fully interactive, academically accurate CV featuring:

• Click-to-expand section best practices
• Hover tooltips explaining formatting choices
• Toggle buttons highlighting impact statements and common errors
• Alternative examples for different approaches
• Embedded inline guidance throughout

This resource is ideal for ensuring compliance with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) optimisation and meeting the strategic criteria used by academic hiring committees.