Resume & CV

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESUME AND CV



In our corporate world today, before a job seeker gets job, he’s required of certain

documents and some other proofs (if specified) in order to be qualified for a job position. 

These documents are mainly ‘resume and curriculum vitae (C.V)’. The primary differences 

between a resume and curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is included, and what each is 

used for. While both are used in job applications, a resume and a CV are not always 

interchangeable.


WHAT IS A CV?”
It’s a question job seekers often find themselves asking. Good news! you’re about to be one
of those few people who know not just what the letters stand for, but how the CV compares 
to a resume, and whether or not you should have one. Curriculum Vitae, more commonly 
referred to by its shorthand abbreviation CV (a Latin term which means ‘course of life’), 
includes information of one’s academic background, teaching experience, degrees, 
research, awards, publications, presentations, and other achievements. CVs are thus much 
longer than resumes, and include more information, particularly related to academic 
background.
According to Bernard Kelvin Clive, “Your CV is just a commodity, Package yourself.” 

A CV can be much longer. It is a detailed overview of your accomplishments, particularly 

those related to academia. CVs are mostly used when you are seeking an academic, 

scientific or medical position (also can be used when applying for grants/fellowships). It is 

more detailed than a resume, and can be thought of as a living document that is updated 

frequently. A typical CV for someone in the early stages of their graduate school career 

may be 2-3 pages, but for an experienced researcher, it could be 10 or more pages. Typical 

sections in a CV include:
  • Contact Info
  • Education
·         Teaching Experience
  • Research Experience
  • Honors, Awards, Fellowships, Grants
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Professional Memberships
  • Service
  • References

Resume

A resume provides a summary of your education, work history, credentials, and other 

accomplishments and skills. There are also optional sections, including a resume 

objective and career summary statement. Resumes are the most common document 

requested of applicants in job applications. It comes from the French word résumé, which 

means, “Sum up”. Typically, a resume can cover one to two pages long, although 

sometimes it can be as long as two pages. Often resumes include bulleted lists to keep 

information concise as possible. Resumes come in a few types, 

including chronological, functional, and combination formats related to a specific career or 

position you are seeking. Select a format that best fits the type of job you are applying.


One might say the main difference between a resume and a CV is that a CV is intended to 

be a full record of your career history and a resume is a brief, targeted list of skills and 

achievements.


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