Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
What's the difference between a resume and a CV? The primary differences
are the length, the content and the purpose. A resume is a one or two page
summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is
to be brief and concise since, at best, the resume reader will spend a minute
or so reviewing your qualifications.
A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more
pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a summary of your educational and
academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications,
presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.
When to use a CV
In the United States a Curriculum Vitae is used primarily when applying for
international, academic, education, scientific or research positions or when
applying for fellowships or grants.
As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different type of
positions.
What to include in your CV
Like a resume, your CV should include your name, contact information,
education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes
research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships,
professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant
to the position you are applying for. Start by making a list of all your
background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include
dates on all the publications you include.
How to write a CV
Colorado College's Career Center lists important when preparing an effective
Curriculum Vitae. It should be:
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Clear - well-organized and logical
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Concise - relevant and necessary
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Complete - includes everything you need
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Consistent - don't mix styles or fonts
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Current - up-to-date