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

  • Presents your background and qualifications in a concise manner, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments in 1-2 pages

  • Is a common format used by anyone seeking a position in most fields

  • Is commonly read in 30 seconds!

  • Serves as your initial contact with a prospective employer, presenting the best of you

  • Aims to attract attention, create interest and provoke action: an interview

  • Begins with your contact information

  • Lists all college, university and professional school info next

  • 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

  • Emphasizes transferable skills by presenting strengths and explaining achievements in a variety of formats

  • 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.

  • Targets your skills and strengths to match the position you’re applying for


CV

  • Is a comprehensive biographical statement, typically 3-8 pages emphasizing professional qualifications and activities

  • Is a common format used by anyone working in an environment, such as higher ed, think tanks, science and select research and development groups

  • Is reading-intensive due to number of pages

  • Serves as your initial contact with a prospective employer, presenting the best of you

  • Aims to attract attention, create interest and provoke action: an interview

  • Begins with your contact information

  • Includes an objective and a summary of qualifications, explaining your education and experience as it relates to the position

  • 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

  • Includes an address where credentials can be found

  • Targets your skills and strengths to match the position and organization.

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