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When is it more appropriate to use a résumé versus a CV?
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This English and Language question answers what makes a résumé different from a curriculum vitae (CV).
But when is it more appropriate to use one over the other? Are there industries that expect one and not the other? Is a CV more common outside the US?
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This English and Language question answers what makes a résumé different from a curriculum vitae (CV).
But when is it more appropriate to use one over the other? Are there industries that expect one and not the other? Is a CV more common outside the US?
hiring-process resume cv
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
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Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
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The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
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When you move to work in the US
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This English and Language question answers what makes a résumé different from a curriculum vitae (CV).
But when is it more appropriate to use one over the other? Are there industries that expect one and not the other? Is a CV more common outside the US?
hiring-process resume cv
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
Kris Harper
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This English and Language question answers what makes a résumé different from a curriculum vitae (CV).
But when is it more appropriate to use one over the other? Are there industries that expect one and not the other? Is a CV more common outside the US?
hiring-process resume cv
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
Kris Harper
1,08321424
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
Kris Harper
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asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
Kris Harper
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asked Apr 11 '12 at 13:55
Kris Harper
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Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
3
The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
1
When you move to work in the US
– Michael Durrant
Apr 12 '12 at 3:37
add a comment |Â
3
Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
3
The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
1
When you move to work in the US
– Michael Durrant
Apr 12 '12 at 3:37
3
3
Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
3
3
The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
1
1
When you move to work in the US
– Michael Durrant
Apr 12 '12 at 3:37
When you move to work in the US
– Michael Durrant
Apr 12 '12 at 3:37
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Unfortunately as that English Language and Usage question mentions the terms résumé and CV have, to a degree, come to be used interchangeably in the US.
Generally the only places I've encountered that truly want a CV are academic institutions (interviewing for professors/lecturers/etc.) and law firms (big cases you've argued), but your region (or prospective employer) may vary.
Bottom line? If you have any doubt whether they want a summary résumé or a full CV, ask.
Submitting a 10-page CV to a company that really only wants a simple one-page summary of your work experience will probably hurt your application, but a polite inquiry to the HR person ("I see you've requested my CV - just to clarify do you want the full 10 pages, or a one-page summary?") can avoid the whole problem.
There's also nothing wrong with having "Full Curriculum Vitae available at URL" at the bottom of your résumé.
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
9
down vote
accepted
Unfortunately as that English Language and Usage question mentions the terms résumé and CV have, to a degree, come to be used interchangeably in the US.
Generally the only places I've encountered that truly want a CV are academic institutions (interviewing for professors/lecturers/etc.) and law firms (big cases you've argued), but your region (or prospective employer) may vary.
Bottom line? If you have any doubt whether they want a summary résumé or a full CV, ask.
Submitting a 10-page CV to a company that really only wants a simple one-page summary of your work experience will probably hurt your application, but a polite inquiry to the HR person ("I see you've requested my CV - just to clarify do you want the full 10 pages, or a one-page summary?") can avoid the whole problem.
There's also nothing wrong with having "Full Curriculum Vitae available at URL" at the bottom of your résumé.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Apr 11 '12 at 23:57
voretaq7
5,21812529
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up vote
9
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accepted
Unfortunately as that English Language and Usage question mentions the terms résumé and CV have, to a degree, come to be used interchangeably in the US.
Generally the only places I've encountered that truly want a CV are academic institutions (interviewing for professors/lecturers/etc.) and law firms (big cases you've argued), but your region (or prospective employer) may vary.
Bottom line? If you have any doubt whether they want a summary résumé or a full CV, ask.
Submitting a 10-page CV to a company that really only wants a simple one-page summary of your work experience will probably hurt your application, but a polite inquiry to the HR person ("I see you've requested my CV - just to clarify do you want the full 10 pages, or a one-page summary?") can avoid the whole problem.
There's also nothing wrong with having "Full Curriculum Vitae available at URL" at the bottom of your résumé.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
answered Apr 11 '12 at 23:57
voretaq7
5,21812529
add a comment |Â
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
Unfortunately as that English Language and Usage question mentions the terms résumé and CV have, to a degree, come to be used interchangeably in the US.
Generally the only places I've encountered that truly want a CV are academic institutions (interviewing for professors/lecturers/etc.) and law firms (big cases you've argued), but your region (or prospective employer) may vary.
Bottom line? If you have any doubt whether they want a summary résumé or a full CV, ask.
Submitting a 10-page CV to a company that really only wants a simple one-page summary of your work experience will probably hurt your application, but a polite inquiry to the HR person ("I see you've requested my CV - just to clarify do you want the full 10 pages, or a one-page summary?") can avoid the whole problem.
There's also nothing wrong with having "Full Curriculum Vitae available at URL" at the bottom of your résumé.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
answered Apr 11 '12 at 23:57
voretaq7
5,21812529
Unfortunately as that English Language and Usage question mentions the terms résumé and CV have, to a degree, come to be used interchangeably in the US.
Generally the only places I've encountered that truly want a CV are academic institutions (interviewing for professors/lecturers/etc.) and law firms (big cases you've argued), but your region (or prospective employer) may vary.
Bottom line? If you have any doubt whether they want a summary résumé or a full CV, ask.
Submitting a 10-page CV to a company that really only wants a simple one-page summary of your work experience will probably hurt your application, but a polite inquiry to the HR person ("I see you've requested my CV - just to clarify do you want the full 10 pages, or a one-page summary?") can avoid the whole problem.
There's also nothing wrong with having "Full Curriculum Vitae available at URL" at the bottom of your résumé.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Apr 11 '12 at 23:57
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Apr 11 '12 at 23:57
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Are you looking for anything more than is provided by the answers to an identical question over on English Language and Usage?
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:06
@MarkBooth The English SE doesn't really focus on when one should be used over the other. But if you think the question is off topic here, I can edit it at your suggestion.
– Kris Harper
Apr 11 '12 at 14:10
I think if you can make your question distinct from the EL&U question, it could be more appropriate for The Workplace. Also, it would help if you explain what you currently expect of a résumé compared to a CV, as this is most definitely different for the UK, compared to the US.
– Mark Booth
Apr 11 '12 at 14:16
3
The job listing usually mentions which they prefer. Use the one that is asked for - i.e. follow the directions provided.
– jefflunt
Apr 11 '12 at 14:17
1
When you move to work in the US
– Michael Durrant
Apr 12 '12 at 3:37