Found at: http://people.clemson.edu/~gsg/Documents/ResumeCV.htm
Taken
from the
University of
Wisconsin-Madison Webpage
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RESUME AND A CV (CURRICULUM VITAE)?
**Some employers use
the words Resume and CV interchangeably, when in actuality they mean one
or the other. If unsure, seek clarification.
RESUME
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Presents your
background and qualifications in a concise manner, highlighting your
strengths and accomplishments in 1-2 pages
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Is a common format
used by anyone seeking a position in most fields
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Is commonly read in
30 seconds!
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Serves as your
initial contact with a prospective employer, presenting the best of
you
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Aims to attract
attention, create interest and provoke
action: an interview
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Begins with your
contact information
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Lists all college,
university and professional school info next
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Includes information
about paid and unpaid work experiences, coursework, internships,
tutoring, volunteer work, student clubs and activities and field work
experience after the education section
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Emphasizes
transferable skills by presenting strengths and explaining
achievements in a variety of formats
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Utilizes
either a
chronological format
(information presented in reverse chronological order), a
functional format
(relevant
experience presented by deemphasizing dates and focusing on
professional skills and accomplishments) or a
hybrid
of the two.
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Targets your skills
and strengths to match the position you’re applying for
CV
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Is a comprehensive
biographical statement, typically 3-8 pages emphasizing professional
qualifications and activities
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Is a common format
used by anyone working in an environment, such as higher
ed, think tanks, science and select
research and development groups
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Is reading-intensive
due to number of pages
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Serves as your
initial contact with a prospective employer, presenting the best of
you
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Aims to attract
attention, create interest and provoke
action: an interview
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Begins with your
contact information
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Includes an
objective and a summary of qualifications, explaining your education
and experience as it relates to the position
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Is followed by a
summary of skills and professional background info: education,
accreditations, academic achievements, affiliations, Ph.D.
dissertation info, honors, awards and achievements, teaching
experience, research experience, publications, presentations
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Includes an address
where credentials can be found
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Targets your skills
and strengths to match the position and organization.
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