Differences Between a Resume and a CV
CV and résumé can be quite similar, but not always interchangeable. The CV (Curriculum Vita) is used, e.g., in occupational teaching, when comparing one applicant to another and where the sole purpose is to avoid language that the employer might be confused with.
What is a CV?
A CV is a very detailed document about your work experience, education and personal achievements. It will help you land a great job, and when it comes to resumes, in general, it’s a big deal. Many people are extremely nervous about writing resumes, because they are often long and rather dry.
What's a Resume?
A résumé is a brief document not longer than one page. This format is often used for job applications and other work documents. There are several different types of résumés, depending on the job for which they are written.
Avoid the common mistakes:
It is important to think about the body of your résumé when you are preparing it.
The résumé doesn’t need to be lengthy. Start with two to four pages for short-term positions, and one page for medium-term positions. That’s according to new guidelines from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which recommends that résumés are no longer needed for internships.
Three to four pages is appropriate for a large internship program.
Don’t include university information, unless you are applying for a job within your field or for a graduate degree.
Look at the body of your résumé and decide which sections to include, which to cut and how to organize the sections.
Take into account whether a university will provide a copy of your transcripts, as well as whether the university requires a written recommendation.
So, which one should you use?
The difference between CV and résumé lies in length, layout and focus of reader. How many times have you received an interesting and appealing CV that you felt compelled to read? Do you want to read it, right away? Or, do you want to read it just before giving a decision? Keep these items in mind when crafting your next CV or résumé and you'll hear from the principals, in no time!
Ask for help.
Go to the library or ask a friend or family member to read the résumé.
If you are looking for a job, the best advice is to reach out to someone you know who is already working in the field. Take a resume critique course and polish up the text.
With a little bit of help, you can show employers that you have the skills which they are looking for, that you are the right person for the job, and that you can deliver on the job.
Summing up:
If you think you have what it takes to work in the labor market, do some research on the type of work you are looking for.
In addition, attend free workshops and take part in career fairs, so that you can learn what employers are seeking.