A resume is a short document of career highlights customized for each new job application. A CV is a long, in-depth breakdown of all your work, education, achievements, and projects within a specific field. The difference is demonstrated by the word origins: The French résumé can be translated as “summary” while the Latin curriculum vitae […]
Finding good employment isn’t easy in today’s world. More people are alive than at any prior point in the history of human civilization and US unemployment rates are down again at 4.7%. The level of competition is intimidating. With the days of lucking into a great position with an underwhelming CV far behind us, we […]
If you are pursuing a career in academia or research, then you should focus on creating a curriculum vitae (or CV) in addition to a resume. Resumes are more commonly used in the U.S. than CVs, and it will never hurt to have one ready. While a resume is a one- or two-page document that […]
Employers usually make a split-second decision about whether to contact you when they first see your resume. It is essential to write a great resume to make an outstanding first impression. What makes a great resume? Check out these resume tips collected from 15 top career experts. 1. The first 10 seconds count Brian Shoicket, university & […]
Your curriculum vitae, or CV, is the first thing potential employers will see when you apply for a job. It is essential to write a strong CV to maximize your chances for success. There is no one-size-fits-all template for a CV; different fields pay more attention to different aspects of the CV. However, there are some […]