Academic CV Builder

Academic CV Builder is a ready-to-run career and job search skill on Zeplik. Not for industry resumes (use resume-tailor). Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

The Academic CV Builder skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /academic-cv-builder in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Academic CV Builder skill can do

• Structure academic CVs by target position type such as faculty or postdoc
• Format publications lists with bolded names, DOIs, and category breakdowns
• Organize grants with agency, role, amount, and awarded versus pending status
• Order sections by discipline convention across sciences, humanities, and social sciences

Try these prompts on Zeplik

Pick a prompt to open it in the Zeplik app. If you are not signed in yet, your prompt is waiting for you the moment you do.

• Can you help me reformat my CV for a tenure-track assistant professor search in biologyTry on Zeplik
• I need my postdoc CV restructured to lead with publications and grantsTry on Zeplik
• Update my curriculum vitae with my new NIH R01 grant and two recent papersTry on Zeplik
• I'm applying for a teaching-focused lecturer position, how should I reorder my CV sectionsTry on Zeplik

How the Academic CV Builder skill works

/academic-cv-builder $ARGUMENTS

# ACADEMIC CV STRUCTURE FOR [NAME]

## Recommended Section Order
[Based on position type and field]

## Section Content
### Education
### Publications
[Formatted in the field's style]
### [Other sections]

---
## Formatting Notes
- [Field-specific conventions]

## Things to Add/Update
- [ ] [Missing item]

How to use the Academic CV Builder skill

1. 1

   Sign in to Zeplik

   Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Academic CV Builder skill right away.

2. 2

   Describe your career and job search task

   Ask in plain language, or type /academic-cv-builder to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Academic CV Builder skill and applies its method.

3. 3

   Review and refine the result

   Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Academic CV Builder skill?

Academic CV Builder is a ready-to-run career and job search skill on Zeplik. Not for industry resumes (use resume-tailor). Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

How do I use Academic CV Builder on Zeplik?

Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /academic-cv-builder in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.

Which AI model does the Academic CV Builder skill use?

Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Academic CV Builder skill runs on your preferred model for the task.

Where does the Academic CV Builder skill come from?

The Academic CV Builder skill is adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.

How much does the Academic CV Builder skill cost?

Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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