Saturday, 2 July 2011

Resumes versus Curriculum Vitas (CVs)


Resumes versus Curriculum Vitas (CVs)

Resumes


  • Used for applying for positions in business and industry (e.g. outside academia)
  • Strategically tailor for each position
  • Purpose is to provide a compelling introduction of your experience and skills
  • Focus on providing a concise summary
  • Use the position for which you are applying to guide the format of your resume, putting the most relevant information first
  • 1-2 pages in length, depending on experience and relevance of experience
  • References on separate page


CVs


  • Used for applying for positions in academia (faculty and administration)
  • Fairly standard – make few adjustments for each position
  • Purpose is to provide academic credentials and accomplishments in detail
  • Focus on providing a detailed list of credentials and experience
  • State education first, followed by your experience: research, teaching, professional (in any order)
  • Approximately 2-10 pages in length based on number of credentials
  • References listed at the end

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