Question: Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume?

What is the difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume?

Answer: The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are the length, what is included and what each is used for. A
resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise - no more than a page or two,
a Curriculum Vitae is a longer (at least two page) and more detailed synopsis.

A Curriculum Vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience,
publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to
receive a curriculum vitae.

In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also
applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

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.

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How Does Resume Differ From Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae and Resumes are both used in job applications. They have the same intent which is to state the facts about the applicant's
education, work experience, skills and accomplishments. The main difference between the two is the way these facts were presented.

The resume is the brief summary of the individual's work history, educational attainment and relevant skills and accomplishment to the job being
applied. An individual can create several resume for different positions or different companies.

The Curriculum Vitae on the other hand bear all the information of an individual. Every detail of education, employment, achievements and skills
are listed with the addition of the organizations or affiliations, licenses and commendations. All previous work experiences must be properly
listed with elaborated job descriptions. It allows the individuals to elaborate the oldest achievement or the earliest award they received in the
past. All trainings and seminars attended are likewise listed in the Curriculum Vitae. Thus, Curriculum Vitae are actually longer than Resume

Resume by standard should be concise and relevant to the position being applied. It should be tailored to fit the requirement of the prospective
company or employer. No unnecessary achievements or skills must be mention because it would rather gain an impression of audacity. Personal
details in Resume are likewise limited to residence address, contact details, date of birth, civil status and nationality.

The Curriculum Vitae on the contrary depict substantial details on the personal life of an individual. It contains even the voluntary work and
social affiliations of the applicant. It is this reason that Curriculum Vitae are usually used when applying in academic, medical, scientific and
overseas jobs because employers in these industries prefer to know each applicant thoroughly.

When applying for jobs, internships, fellowships, and academic programs, you will often be asked to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
These documents chronicle your prior work history, highlight awards and academic achievements, and assert your qualifications. A resume or
CV is often the very first thing that a prospective employer reviews. Therefore, it is important to include the most impressive and pertinent
information.

The terms "resume" and "CV" have very similar meanings and are sometimes used interchangeably. In the United States, a "resume" is a
document that is often not much longer than one page. Each time a person applies for a job, his or her resume should be tailored in order to
reflect skills and experience that will be of particular use in that position. For example, if a person were to simultaneously apply for a jobs as a
biology teacher and a biking tour guide, he or she would likely highlight different professional and academic qualifications in each resume.

A CV is longer than a resume and includes a complete listing of a person's professional history. A CV should include, every position that a person
has ever held, a comprehensive list of academic credentials, as well as information on publications and other significant achievements. In some
cases, CVs are many pages long. In general, CVs are required when applying for positions in the medical and academic field. Resumes, on the
other hand, are preferred when applying for business positions.

The terms "resume" and "CV" are used in different ways all over the world. In the United States and in the English-speaking areas of Canada, the
word "resume" is used predominantly. Furthermore, these regions have begun to accept longer "resumes" that reflect CVs.

Therefore, in these regions, the term "CV" is not particularly necessary. The term "CV" is used more often in Ireland, England, Scotland, New
Zealand, and French Canada. In India and Australia, however, the terms are generally interchangeable.

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When applying for a job, it is most important to put your best foot forward. Whether your prospective employer uses the term "resume" or "CV",
make sure that you know what he or she is looking for in the document. Once you have this information, you can work on creating a knock-out
resume or CV that will help you land your job.

Where Do I Begin?
Educational history

o high school

o university or college

o graduate school

Jobs youve held

o full-time

o part-time

o volunteer

Honors youve received

o honor groups at school

o academic achievements

o scholarships

Professional groups and other organizations to which you belong

Three good references who will speak or write favorably about you and your abilities.
Sample Resume
Jane Doe
10801 Brookvale Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland
(301) 555-6691

Employment Objectives:

Evaluation and remediation of speech and language disorders with a preschool or school-age population in a clinical setting.

Employment History:

2000- Speech-Language Pathologist

Present Montgomery County, Maryland
Provided evaluation and remediation of various forms of communication disorders for school-age children.
1998-2000 Speech-language Pathology Trainee
Veterans Administration Hospital, Washington DC
Provided evaluation and remediation services for adults with a variety of communication disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria,
apraxia, stuttering, and organic voice disorders.
Summer Supervisor, Adult Program
1998 Iowa School For Special Children, Iowa City, Iowa
Supervised a sheltered workshop program and recreational activities for adults.

Education:

M.S. - University of Maryland, Speech and Hearing Sciences 2000;

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B.A. - University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1998.

Honors:

Dean's list for six semesters, graduated cum laude

Associations:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (1998-2000)

References:

Available on request

Preparing a Curriculum Vitae

A curriculum vitae, or CV, is a type of resume used by professionals in the fields of academia, medicine, teaching, and research.

Differences between a resume and a CV

Education is always listed first. Most candidates who use a CV have an educational background directly related to the positions they
seek.

CVs almost never list an objective and seldom have a long narrative profile. If you want to make a more elaborate argument for your
application, do it in a cover letter.

CVs should be understated. Self-congratulation is likely to backfire on the author so keep your CV looking simple.

Name-dropping is more common in CVs than resumes. For example, if you performed research under a certain professor, you would
probably include her name and title. Science and academia are small worlds, and it is likely that a prospective employer will have
heard of a given specialist in her own field.

CVs can run on for pages and pages. This is different from resumes, which need to be one to two pages, maximum. CVs should,
however, be very neatly organized with clear headings and distinct conceptual divisions.

CVs often contain many more categories of information than resumes. Experience may be divided between headings for TEACHING
and RESEARCH; education may be divided between DEGREES and CONTINUING EDUCATION or ADVANCED TRAINING. How
you organize this material determines its impact on your reader.

Information to include on a CV

The organization and presentation of your CV is extremely important. Your presentation will be judged largely on the number and nature of
listings. Review your total universe of material before deciding what to include, what to feature, and what to omit. Review all potential data in
the following categories:

Degrees Study abroad Volunteer experience Appointments

Dissertations Teaching Service Consulting

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 Theses Workshops Languages Practica
All other college studies Continuing education Additional activities Travel (non tourist)
Clinics Seminars Technical skills Laboratory skills
Training Conferences Computer skills Sports
Specialization Symposia Licenses Awards
Expertise Publications Credentials Bibliography
Profession Translations Honors Addenda
Interests Presentations Scholarships Affiliation
Employment Papers Fellowships Pro bono
Class projects Lectures Assistantships Committees
Research Exhibitions Grants

After compiling this information, organize it on your CV in accordance with your desired impact on the reader. If youre looking for a job in
research, emphasize the research in which youve already participated or relevant coursework. All information should be listed in reverse
chronological order.

Sample Curriculum Vitae

Margaret Smith, Ph.D, CCC-A

Birthplace:

Washington, DC
United States Citizen
Social Security # (optional)

Home Address:

Professional and Work Experiences:

Dates/Places Position/Title/Duties

Certifications/Licenses/Certificates of Continuing Education:

Special Training:

American Sign Language

Apple, IBM Compatible Computers
Lotus Software

Consultantship:

Teaching and Research interests:

Professional Associations:

Publications:

Presentations/Professional Contributions:

Grants:

References:
Sample Cover Letter
(Courtesy of Linda Lansman, Associated Placement and Guidances Service, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland)

Address
City, State, Zip Code

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Date

Ms. Jane Smith

Title
Company
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

First paragraph - Explain reason for writing. Indicate the position of field about which you are asking. Tell how you heard of the opening in the
company

Second paragraph - Indicate one or two qualifications about yourself that would be of greatest interest to the employer. Tell why you are
interested in the company, location or type of work. mention any related experience or special training.

Third paragraph - Make a specific request for an interview indicating when you are available. Refer the employer to the enclosed resume or
application form.

Sincerely,
(signature)
Typed name

Action Words for Your Resume

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