The very end of the job posting says, \u201cplease submit your resume or CV for consideration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resume you\u2019ve heard of, but CV? What the heck is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not widely used, a professional CV is not uncommon for job seekers in specific industries and other parts of the world<\/strong>. Though you likely won\u2019t need one for your job search, here\u2019s what you need to know about CVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCV\u201d is short for \u201ccurriculum vitae,\u201d a Latin phrase that means \u201ccourse of life.\u201d These days, a CV is a detailed accounting of your entire professional history<\/strong>, from the very beginning to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it sounds like a CV is the extended version of your resume, it\u2019s actually quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your resume (which is French for \u201cabstract,\u201d which means \u201csummary\u201d) is only one to two pages long and generally covers the last 10 to 15 years of your work history. In addition to limiting your work history, each job doesn\u2019t include every duty or accomplishment from that role. Your resume only lists the top three to five achievements<\/a> from each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And though you include your educational history, it\u2019s limited to the name of the school, your major or the degree you received, and your dates of attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, each time you apply for a job, you tweak your resume<\/a> and tailor it to the job posting. Using keywords from the job description, your resume highlights your top experiences and abilities that are relevant to that particular role<\/strong> at that particular company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike a resume, your CV is much, much<\/em> longer. Most CVs are three to five pages long, with some as many as 10 pages. This is because a CV includes every position you\u2019ve ever held, along with detailed information about what you did in each role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CVs also include the research you\u2019ve conducted, speeches and presentations you\u2019ve made, grants you\u2019ve received, awards you\u2019ve won\u2026pretty much everything related to your professional history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And unlike resumes, CVs are static. While you update your CV every time you start a new job or have new achievements, CVs are not tailored for a specific job posting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a rule, a resume is the correct application document for most job seekers<\/strong>. CVs are used mainly in academic settings, where information like how much research you\u2019ve conducted or how often you publish your findings (and where) plays a role in hiring. They are also common in science and research-related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019re applying for a role outside the U.S. or Canada<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely be asked for a CV. But depending on the specific country (India, Australia, and South Africa, for example), the terms resume and CV mean the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not sure which document is appropriate, check the job posting. The information is likely in the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your CV is in reverse chronological order. Each of the below sections starts with the most recent accomplishment or experience and works back to the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The details under each are specific to the section. For example, under \u201cPublications and Presentations,\u201d you want to include not only the title of the publication but also when it was published and where (the name of the publication and the volume). You\u2019ll also write a brief summary and mention any other authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Does “CV” Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Is a CV Different From a Resume?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your CV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When to Use a CV vs a Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Format a CV <\/h2>\n\n\n\n