Agent skill · writing content · paramchoudhary
academic-cv-builder
Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, and teaching
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured templates and formatting guidelines specific to academic CVs that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-06-19. 1,457 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Academic CV Builder When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user: Is applying for academic positions (faculty, research, postdoc) Needs to create or update a curriculum vitae Wants to format publications, grants, and teaching experience Is in academia or transitioning to academic careers Mentions: "academic CV", "curriculum vitae", "faculty position", "research CV", "professor resume" Core Capabilities Structure CVs for academic positions Format publications, presentations, and grants Organize teaching and research experience Include appropriate academic sections Tailor for different academic roles (tenure-track, postdoc, lecturer) Balance research, teaching, and service Academic CV vs. Resume Resume Academic CV -------- ------------ 1-2 pages 2-20+ pages (length increases with career) Highlights relevant experience Comprehensive record Results-focused Scholarship-focused Industry keywords Disciplinary expertise Skills section prominent Publications prominent Education minimal Education detailed Standard Academic CV Sections Typical Order Section Order Varies By: Research position: Publications, grants, research experience first Teaching position: Teaching, course development first Administrative position: Leadership, service first Section-by-Section Guide 1. Contact Information 2. Education Format: Degree, Field, Institution, Year Include: All degrees (in reverse chronological order) Dissertation/thesis title Advisor(s) Committee members (for PhD) Honors (cum laude, etc.) Relevant minors or certificates 3. Research/Academic Positions 4. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills paramchoudhary/academic-cv-builder