Publications on a CV or resume: how to list them accurately and readably.
A publications list is easy to check, which is exactly why it needs to be precise. Consistent citations, honest status labels and a clear signal of your own name are what readers look for.
List publications in reverse chronological order using one citation style common in your field, and bold your own name in the author list. Separate peer-reviewed articles from other work, and label status honestly: published, in press (accepted), under review or in preparation. On a non-academic resume, list only a few selected publications relevant to the job.
How to list publications
- Choose one citation style. Use the style your field uses, such as APA, Chicago or a discipline-specific format, and stick to it.
- Order newest first. Within each category, most recent at the top.
- Separate by type. Peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters, conference papers, preprints, other writing.
- Mark your name. Bold your name in each author list so your role is easy to see.
- Label status honestly. Only 'in press' once accepted; 'under review' when submitted; 'in preparation' when not yet submitted.
- Trim for non-academic resumes. Select the few publications that show skills the job needs.
Illustrative examples to adapt
Illustrative: every name, employer, school, date and number in these samples is fictional or a bracketed placeholder. Replace each bracket with your own true details; never copy a result you did not achieve.
Publications section on a CV
When to use: Academic and research roles.
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES [Author], [Your name, in bold], [Author]. ([Year]). [Title]. [Journal], [volume]([issue]), [pages]. UNDER REVIEW [Your name, in bold], [Author]. [Title]. Submitted to [Journal], [Year].
Selected publications on a resume
When to use: Industry roles where a publication supports the application.
[Your name] SELECTED PUBLICATIONS [Your name, in bold], [Author]. ([Year]). [Title]. [Venue]. Relevant to [skill the posting asks for].
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Status labels and when to use them
| Status | Use when | Do not use when |
|---|---|---|
| Published | It has appeared, in print or online | Accepted but not yet out. |
| In press | Formally accepted for publication | Only submitted. |
| Under review | Submitted and being reviewed | Not yet submitted. |
| In preparation | Being written | You have no draft. |
| Preprint | Posted publicly before peer review | Never posted. |
| Presented | Delivered at a conference | Only accepted, not delivered yet. |
The same line, rewritten
Illustrative example with placeholders.
| Version | Example |
|---|---|
| Weak | Published research in several journals on supply chain topics. |
| Strong | [Author], [Your name, in bold]. ([Year]). [Title]. [Journal], [volume]([issue]), [pages]. |
Why it matters: A vague claim cannot be checked and looks evasive. A full citation with your name marked shows exactly what you contributed and where.
Before you send it
- One citation style throughout.
- Newest first within each category.
- Your name is marked in author lists.
- Status labels are accurate.
- Categories are separated.
- Non-academic resumes show only selected, relevant work.
Mistakes to avoid
- Labelling a submitted paper as in press.
- Mixing citation styles.
- Hiding your author position.
- Listing every publication on a one-page industry resume.
- Leaving out co-authors.
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Questions people ask
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How this page is built
Written by Maid Dizdarevic, a career coach and 8x LinkedIn Top Voice. Advice is labelled as advice. Every sample uses a fictional person marked '(illustrative)' or a 'Your name' placeholder, and every employer, school, date and result is a bracketed placeholder for your own true details.
- What a specific employer screens for: always read the posting.
- Your results: we never invent numbers, and you should never copy a result you did not achieve.
- Outcomes: no resume, letter, profile or program can promise an interview or a job.
- TryHired editorial guidance by Maid Dizdarevic, career coach, Nov 4, 2026.