Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Resumes

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Curriculum Vitae

Resume

Content

 Experiences, Education, and Accomplishments throughout professional history Highlights key experiences and accomplishments that targeted employers seek

Topics

Name, Contact Info, Education, Certifications,

Licensure, Work Experience, Internships, Honors/Awards,

Organizational Memberships,

Community Service, Presentations/Publications

 Name, Contact Info, Education, Work Experience, Skills, 

Length

 Anywhere from 3-5 pages or more, depending on experience Concise, 1 page

Goal

 Tells your full professional story Tells a broad professional story 

 

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    Content


    Curriculum Vitae : Experiences, Education, and Accomplishments throughout professional history
    Resume : Highlights key experiences and accomplishments that targeted employers seek

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    Topics


    Curriculum Vitae :

    Name, Contact Info, Education, Certifications,

    Licensure, Work Experience, Internships, Honors/Awards,

    Organizational Memberships,

    Community Service, Presentations/Publications


    Resume : Name, Contact Info, Education, Work Experience, Skills, 

  •  :

    Length


    Curriculum Vitae : Anywhere from 3-5 pages or more, depending on experience
    Resume : Concise, 1 page

  •  :

    Goal


    Curriculum Vitae : Tells your full professional story
    Resume : Tells a broad professional story 

Curriculum Vitaes (CV) are formal documents that provide a detailed summary of your experience and background. This document is generally used for applying abroad, or for an academic or research oriented position. You can visit or email the Office of Career and Graduate School Connections for further guidance and to get your CV reviewed! 

CV Examples:

Resumes are a formal document used to provide a concise summary of your education, experience, and skills. Resumes should highlight your most important experiences and qualifications. You can visit the Office of Career and Graduate School Connections to get your resume and/or CV reviewed! 

Resume Examples:

Do You Need A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or a Resume?
As a general rule, use a resume unless a CV is requested or one or more of the following statements applies to you:


"I'm applying for a position in Higher Education"

"I have teaching experience"

"I have research and presentation experience"

"I have published research"

"I have completed a thesis/dissertation"

"My employer has requested a CV"

"My experience and scholarship expands to 3 or more pages"