Curriculum Vitae (i.e. CV)
Etymology:
Latin, ‘course of life’.
Plural
noun: curricula vitarum or curricula vitae
Definitions:
- A summary of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations , usually submitted with a job application.
- A record of a university/college teacher's education and professional experience, including a list of books and articles they've produced and courses they've taught, used when they're seeking for a job.
- When applying for a job, you send a brief written description of your schooling, qualifications, prior work, and personal interests to an employer.
Pronunciation: /ˈrez.juː.meɪ/ ,
/ˈrez.ə.meɪ/
Etymology: French résumer,
“to summarize”
Definition:
- When applying for a job, you send a short written description of your schooling, qualifications, prior work, and personal interests to an employer.
- Your résumé is a summary of your personal information, education, and previous employment. When applying for a job, you are required to send a résumé.
The phrase résumé derives from the French résumer, which means "to summarise," while CV comes from the Latin curriculum vitae, which means "course of (one's) life."; the most significant distinction between a résumé and a CV is hence length. A résumé is a one-page document that summarises a person's education, work experience, qualifications etc. A CV, on the other hand, is usually several pages long and contains a full review of academic background, degrees, work experience, research, publications, presentations, etc.
The difference between résumés and CVs is that the former is usually personalised to the specific job of interest. In most cases, a résumé simply lists experience and skills that are directly related to the job description. A CV can be personalised to a degree, such as by emphasising specific work-related talents, but it requires little editing or fine-tuning from one job application to the next. CVs simply expand over time as new publications, abilities, and accomplishments are included.
Furthermore, CVs are commonly utilised in academia and are virtually solely used when applying for jobs in countries other than Canada and the United States. Companies, colleges, and other organisations that are hiring new staff are often explicit about the type of document they want.
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHILE DEVELOPING A CV/ RESUME
- The CV/résumé should be brief and concise.
- It should be written in formal English (The rules of syntax must be followed).
- The key points must be highlighted.
- The applicant's achievements must be updated.
- Use a standard font.
- Do not mention your referees' names without seeking their permissions.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter literally "covers" your résumé or CV: it's your chance to explain why you desire the job and present yourself as a candidate in a way that impresses a potential employer and distinguishes you as a candidate. Because employers may receive hundreds of job applications, make sure your cover letter stands out.
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