What's a CV?

Many people think CV is a fancy term for a resume but this is incorect.

CV is short for curriculum vitae or “course of life”

A resume is a one or two page summary. A CV is longer and more detailed, it is your life story (at least as far as your professional accomplishments go).

In academia one usually submits a CV while in business fields one usually submits a resume.

Hi, Here is a link that explains how to write a CV:

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/outofworkhelplookingforwork/Getting_job_ready/CV’s/

Yes, thats the reason I mentioned it :) Didn’t want the brits to feel too left out LOL

I think, fillet, (please someone correct me if im wrong) that in the UK the term ‘resume’ is not so common, but rather, CV.

It’s a resume - CV is for curriculum vitae.

My advice was regarding American usage. I understand that elsewhere things are done differently.

cv contains all your achievments. CV is needed for jobs/colleges/universities. take care

A CV is basically a document which provides detailed information regarding the educational qualifications and skill sets of an individual for getting their dream job. A well drafted CV helps an individual to get the attention of the potential employer so as to grab the available job opportunity.

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