CV vs.

Resume
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What is the • Resume is

difference? derived
from the
• CV is Latin French word
for résumé,
Curriculum meaning
Vitae summary.
(course of It’s a formal
life). In the document
U.S., a C.V is that
an expresses an
exhaustive individual’s
academic career
summary background,
used for achievement
applications s and skills
for roles in using a
academia, chronologica
scientific l, functional
research and or combined
medical format.
fields. In
What are the
Europe,
hallmark
Ireland and
New characteristics
Zealand, the of a CV?
term CV is
used to • CV is a
mean the detailed
same as a description
“resume” in of all the
the U.S. academic
activities
and
 accomplish relevant
ments you skills,
have achievemen
accumulate ts and
d during experiences
study, and that relate
includes to the
extensive particular
information career or
about position to
academic which you’re
experience, applying.
including
degrees,
teaching
experience,
research,
awards/hon
ors,
professional
associations/
licenses,
publications,
presentation
s and other
achievement
s.

What are the

hallmark
characteristics
of a resume?

• A resume is
a strategic,
targeted
and concise
overview of
the most
 CV vs.

Academic CV Resume

Audience Academics Recruiters and hiring managers

Target Organizations CVs are used in academic and in Resumes are used for business,
research-oriented job searches nonprofit, government and other
private industry positions

Goal Present a full history of your Prove through action-oriented

academic credentials - research,
teaching, publications, honors/
awards, and service
accomplishment statements and
metrics that you can do the job well
and possess experience that shows
your background/experience is
well-aligned with the position(s) of
interest

Focus Academic achievements and scholarly

Skills and accomplishments that
accomplishments can be used in business, nonprofit,
government and other types of job
searches

Length Flexible One or two pages is preferred

depending on industry

Publications Include all publications If relevant to the work that you’re

applying to do, include selected
publications

Honors/Awards/Affiliations Include all academic honors/awards Consider minimizing, deleting or

and affiliations incorporating this section into the
education section of your resume
to allow for space to focus on
transferable skills

References Always include May not include

Resume
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