Differences between a Resume and a CV

The Differences between a Resume and a CV

There are several differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume.

A curriculum vitae is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions.

Like a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant to the position you are applying for. Start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include.

When to Use a Curriculum Vitae

When should job seekers use a curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, rather than a resume? In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

When asking for a job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submit a CV rather than a resume. Keep in mind that overseas employers often expect to read the type of personal information on a curriculum vitae that would never be included on an American resume, such as date of birth, nationality and place of birth. United States law on what information job applicants can be asked to provide does not apply outside the country.

Sample Academic Curriculum Vitae

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email

SUMMARY STATEMENT (Optional)
Include a brief list of the highlights of your candidacy.

EDUCATION
List your academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

Graduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation
Dissertation

Graduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation
Thesis

Undergraduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order, include position details and dates.

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
List your postdoctoral experiences, if applicable.

FELLOWSHIPS
List internships and fellowships, including organization, title and dates.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATION
List type of license, certification or accreditation and date received.

PUBLICATIONS / BOOKS

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SKILLS / INTERESTS

The Vitae Checklist

Name and contact information, including work and home phone numbers, address and e-mail Education, including college degrees, places and dates Dissertation topic Licenses/certification, including state and certificate number, if applicable Internships Professional experience Publications Professional or academic presentations Honors, scholarships, fellowships or awards Professional organization memberships Volunteer or service work Sections for teaching, research or clinical experience

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