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What is a CV and When Do I Need One?

The term ‘CV’ is short for Curriculum Vitae; Latin for "the course of one’s life". A CV is a written summary of a person's education, professional experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, publications that bear your name, and/or presentations. Unlike a resume, which is usually one to two pages maximum, there is no ‘rule’ on how long ...

Tips for Writing & Revising a CV

Writing a successful CV can be daunting, but there are best practices that can make the process a little easier. Remember - a CV, short for Curriculum Vitae, is a complete written record of an individual’s professional and educational history and includes categories such as Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certifications, and Publications. Writing  When beginning ...

Converting a CV to a Resume – and Vice-Versa

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that is mainly used for academic purposes, including applying for a Ph.D. program, a research position, or a faculty position in higher education. A CV has no page-length requirement. A resume is document used to apply to the vast majority of jobs and internships in the US, and ...