Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for "course of life." In contrast, resume is French for "summary." Both CVs
& Resumes:
If you are applying for both academic as well as industry (private or public sector) positions, you will
need to prepare both a resume and a CV.
The CV presents a full history of your academic credentials, so the length of the document is variable. In
contrast, a resume presents a concise picture of your skills and qualifications for a specific position, so
length tends to be shorter and dictated by years of experience (generally 1-2 pages).
CVs are used by individuals seeking fellowships, grants, postdoctoral positions, and teaching/research
positions in postsecondary institutions or high-level research positions in industry. Graduate school
applications typically request a CV, but in general are looking for a resume that includes any publications
and descriptions of research projects.
In many European countries, CV is used to describe all job application documents, including a resume. In
the United States and Canada, CV and resume are sometimes used interchangeably. If you are not sure
which kind of document to submit, it is best to ask for clarification.
Resume
Emphasize skills
Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector
Is no longer than 2 pages, with an additional page for publications and/or poster presentations if highly
relevant to the job
After 1 year of industry experience, lead with work experience and place education section at the or
near the end, depending