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CV or Resume: What’s the difference?
The terms “resume” and “CV” are used in different ways all over the world.
In the US and in the English-speaking Canada, the term “resume” is usually used. “CV” is used in Europe, New Zealand, and French Canada. In some other countries, such as Australia or India, the terms are by and large interchangeable.
Whenever a distiction is made between the two, it can be described as follows:
A CV, or curriculum vitae is a longer (up to two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds, publications, teaching experience, research, presentations, grants and fellowships, awards, honors, affiliations and other information. Start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions.
When should you use a curriculum vitae, rather than a resume? In the US, 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.
When asking for a job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submit a CV rather than a resume. Keep in mind that overseas employers often expect to read the type of personal information on a CV that would never be included on an American resume, such as date of birth, marital status, nationality and place of birth. United States law on what information job applicants can be asked to provide does not apply outside the country.
Whether your prospective employer asks for a resume or CV, you must first understand what information he or she is looking for in the document. Then you can work on creating a knock-out CV or resume and cover letter that will help you land your job.
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