CV Dos and Don'ts
Sample CV
Download a CV Template [Word document]
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Requirements
All foreign nationals conducting work at SLAC must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) in compliance with DOE and SLAC requirements.
A curriculum vitae (CV) must conform to the following guidelines:
- Include all education and work history since the start of college
- Provide month/year (MM/YYYY) for all start and end dates.
- Include all science and technology specialties.
- Use current/accurate names for academic institutions.
- Explain any gaps in education or employment.
- Indicate immigration status and bring a printed copy along with required documents on arrival.
- Do not include sensitive personal information (SSN, passport numbers, etc.).
All CVs will be uploaded to the DOE’s Foreign Access Central Tracking System (FACTS). By submitting your CV, you consent to SLAC sharing this information with the DOE. Additionally, please be prepared to provide a printed copy of your CV along with all required immigration documents (green card, passport, etc.) upon arrival at SLAC.
❌ Not Accepted CV
- Missing month/year for education/employment
- Missing institution/employer names, degrees, or dissertation information
- Vague descriptions, incomplete work history, unexplained gaps
✅Accepted CV
- Complete month/year for all education/work history
- Detailed descriptions, technical specialties, dissertation/thesis information
- Clear explanation of gaps, full work history
- International affiliations and background details included
CV Template
Use the following CV template as a guide to help you create your own compliant CV. Copy and paste this template into a Word document and update the fields with your unique information and experience.
- [Personal Information] – Full Name, Email, Phone
- [Professional Summary] – 2–4 sentences highlighting career/skills
- [Education History] – Institution, Degree, MM/YYYY dates, Science/Tech specialties
- [Employment History] – Title, Employer, MM/YYYY dates, Responsibilities, Explanation of gaps
- [Scientific/Technical Specialties]
- [International Affiliations]
- [Background Details] – Residence history, Languages
- Explain any gaps
[Word document]