By Mike Simpson
In the job hunting market, there are lots of ways an employer can learn about potential hires; from business cards, to personal websites, to job applications.
Of course, no little piece of paper is better known than the resume.
But what if an employer asks you for a CV?
What is a CV?
To really figure out what a CV is, we first have to talk about what CV means. The letters CV stand for curriculum vitae which is Latin for “course of life.”When used in a job seeking context, a CV (also sometimes referred to as just a vita) is a detailed
accounting of not only a person’s past
history of education, experiences and qualifications but also related accomplishments and is generally used when an individual is looking for a job.
So basically a resume, right?
Basically…yes…but really it’s so much more than just that.
Confused?
Let’s go back to what a resume is…or actually, what it isn’t.
A resume isn’t very long.
Ideally a good solid resume is about one page in length and can be submitted for almost any type of job on the market. When you type up a resume, you’re usually just covering your work and educational history.
You might include certain professional affiliations and possibly highlight specific major awards that relate to the job you’re applying for, but it’s usually a concise document. Short and sweet.
A Curriculum Vitae on the other hand, is much longer and covers much, much more information.
A CV is a thorough and comprehensive document, detailing not only your education and work history, but also your achievements, awards, any honors you’ve been conferred and any and all of your publications.
Depending on how much you’ve accomplished, the full document can range in length from two to three to ten pages, or more!
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