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Job Search FAQ: What is the Difference Between a CV and a resume?

3/24/2022

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One of the most common questions we get from job hunters is, "What's the difference between a CV and a resume?" Though the two terms are used interchangeably abroad, in the US, they have very different purposes and formats.
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Most simply, resumes are required by companies and CVs are required by academic and medical institutions. A resume shows how competent you are to take on a specific set of responsibilities at a company. A curriculum vitae shows how qualified you are to be seen as an expert (or expert-in-training) on a specific topic in academia, specialty in the medical field, etc.  

Key Differences Between CVs and Resumes

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Purpose

Both resumes and CVs are tools meant to show why someone should hire you. ​A resume is meant to give recruiters and employers a quick run-down of your qualifications for a specific job so they can decide whether or not to interview you. A CV is meant to give grant or hiring managers a detailed chronology of your academic and professional accomplishments so they can determine whether you have the necessary experience and qualifications to receive a grant or succeed in a specific medical or academic role.

Content

A resume typically includes a professional summary, list of core competencies, your education history, and bulleted descriptions of your recent and relevant professional experience, listed in reverse chronological order. A CV also includes a professional summary, list of relevant skills and qualifications, and work experience, but it is longer than a resume, with additional sections detailing academic achievements, research, publications, and more.

Length

While brevity is valued in resumes, there are no set guidelines for length for CVs. A resume should be no more than two pages and should provide recruiters and employers with a quick snapshot of your skills and qualifications for a specific job. A curriculum vitae has a different purpose—to present ALL of your relevant academic and professional achievements and accolades that will make you a good fit for an academic teaching or research position—so it can be longer, even up to 10 pages depending on your experience. 
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