Comparing a Resume & Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Resume
A marketing tool, a summary of your experiences.
- Highlight of professional accomplishments
- One page
- Short sentences/accomplishment statements
- Less class and academic focused
- Can be customized to fit each position during the job search
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A detailed overview of academic accomplishments.
- Academically focused
- More than one page
- Highlights courses, research, teaching experience, publications, presentations, and conferences
- Showcases skills
- Typically used for research, academic, and medical positions