Kent F. Kruhoeffer
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Posts: 2129
Location: 中国
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 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 3:30 am Post subject: not dumb! |
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Dear carluk:
It's not really a dumb question at all, since most Americans and Canadians use the term 'resume' instead of CV. Basically, they are one and the same.
The term CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, which tends to be a more detailed & formal written account of your life, whereas the resume is usually shorter and more related to work experience.
"A CV is a little more formal in format than a resume, usually two pages (or more, if you are highly experienced). It is a detailed listing that usually includes publications, presentations, professional activities, honors, and additional information. Usually there is no objective statement, but format varies." courtesy of: http://www.cvtips.com/
And here's what The American Heritage Dictionary says:
CV - A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer.
ETYMOLOGY: Latin: curriculum vitae, the race of life : curriculum, course + vitae, genitive of vita, life. |
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