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Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by olaolaking: 8:50pm On Jun 19, 2009 |
It is always assume that another name for CV is resume. But the fact is that there is a difference between the 2. There are things to be considered when it comes to which one to submit. Knowing the different between the 2 will help you make a good decision. [so, what are the differences between the two?] |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Derbjobs: 9:54pm On Jun 19, 2009 |
As for me they are Dsame Things |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by femi4: 1:18am On Jun 20, 2009 |
I strongly disagree with you,research has shown that Cv and Resume are the same. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by IKPOLIGA: 2:03am On Jun 20, 2009 |
guys stop arguing n let us know d difference if any.STOP DAT GUYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by clensman(m): 4:11am On Jun 20, 2009 |
The résumé or CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker. Terminology-Curriculum vitae are Latin meaning "course of life" and résumé is French meaning "summary". In the business world, the word résumé (also spelled résumé and resume) is used especially in the United States and in English Canada. Curriculum vitae and "CV" are used in the United Kingdom in all contexts, with résumé having very little currency. In North America, Australia, and India the terms "résumé" and "CV" may be used interchangeably. However, a résumé more often has a free-form organizational style and is used for seeking employment in the private sector, whereas a curriculum vitae (also called a vita, but not curriculum vita, see below) usually has a more standardized look and format for the purpose of seeking positions in academic or educational institutions. Another difference is that a résumé tends to be more descriptive and tailored for a specific purpose or target audience, whereas curriculum vitae tends to be organized in a way that presents data about one's self in a compact fashion, with a clear chronology. For example, a résumé may begin with a statement about a personal goal, followed by a list of most significant accomplishments or characteristics in order of significance, while curriculum vitae often includes complete and unembellished lists of data such as educational institutions attended, degrees received, positions held, professional affiliations, publications authored, etc. A résumé may or may not be represented by the person as a complete history of themselves without omission, whereas a curriculum vitae usually implies that there are no omissions, and in particular, no temporal gaps. But a CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Beaf: 4:34am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Resume is the US term for CV. There are slight differences in presentation between a resume and a cv. As the OP said check, bing is your friend www.bing.com |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by MUZBO(m): 5:10am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Semu ni! Americans prefer or lets say invented the latter. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by oluwafemi113(m): 5:17am On Jun 20, 2009 |
ok |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by folami86: 5:25am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Somewhat the same but isn’t. The differences are the length. A resume (french= a brief history) is shorter (1 or 2 pages) that gives concise information about the person’s education, skills and experiences. (employer is looking briefly at your qualifications A CV (Course of Life) is longer (2 or more pages) - more like a detailed resume of your education, skills and experiences. CV is mostly used by Computer Techs, scientists, doctors, professors, politicians and lawyers because they usually list projects, workshops, conferences, cases, research experiences, etc. A CV is like a biography of your career |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by ObamaUS: 7:26am On Jun 20, 2009 |
same as diff between car and vehicle, or okada and motorbike, all na same thing jare |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Don4life: 7:49am On Jun 20, 2009 |
@Obomaus i agree with u ,u are right |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by fyneguy: 8:35am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Una too like wahala |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by aeso(m): 8:37am On Jun 20, 2009 |
A CV is a detailed description of all your lifetime achievements - personal data, knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications, research, papers you've written, etc. You would usually submit a CV for a position in management or senior academia. There is no limit to the length of a CV as everything counts. CVs are usually reviewed in detail and all points taken into consideration. A resume is a highlight of your knowledge, experience and key achievements [i]relevant [/i]to the position sought. This would be appropriate for contract jobs, IT jobs, banking jobs, etc. A resume typically is no more than 2 or 3 pages. A long resume may actually decrease the chances of getting the job if not well structured as recruiters typically have a lot of resumes to review and take a decision after reading the first page. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by lojik(m): 8:57am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Its d same guys. Its just what you call it. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by emiemi(f): 9:15am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Terminology use, that's what does two are. Far as I know, mean same because the same information being looked for by employers are contained therein. In oil and gas, we say crude when we mean oil or reservoir fluid. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by richjohn1(m): 10:01am On Jun 20, 2009 |
the spellings |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by rasputinn(m): 10:23am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Six & half a dozen |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Nobody: 10:51am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Topic For ya'll information, there are certainly differences btwn d followin, wether little or big; * Car, Vehicle and Motor. * House, Home and Apartment. * C.V, Résumé and Bio-data or Bibliography. * Motorbike, Okada and Machine. Now, those are basicaly diff. stuff on a pure context. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by canachy(m): 11:03am On Jun 20, 2009 |
CV and Resume are similar but not the same. Take a good look at their difference 1. Resume must not exceed one page but CV can take up to four pages or more. 2. Resume comprises only three information namely: Education/Qualification, Work Experience and Skills while CV can include irrevant information like (awards, hobbies, publications, seminars/workshops attended etc). 3. Resume is a summary of CV. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Igwe9(m): 11:04am On Jun 20, 2009 |
brein:You 're right bro! |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by chiefD1: 11:41am On Jun 20, 2009 |
Igwe thank you. Its just like someone asking the difference between a Car and a ride. IF you dont know then you must really DONT KNOW. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Zizomatic: 1:04pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
Thank y'all for the Update, |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by alanbolo(m): 1:29pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
While no one is particularly right or wrong, need to clarify on some posters that Resume should be limited to 1 page while a CV can be more that 2 pages. As far as am concern in this my corporate world, I have used Resumes of more than 2 pages and still got the position and have also received detailed resumes of more than 2 pages resulting in my company hiring the individuals, To keep it simple, North America use Resume while the European nations prefer CV. I believed for ingenuity, tailored your Resume / CV to the desired positions, the goal is to get the job through whatever format is available. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by obinja(f): 2:34pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
magnified career synopsis = resume, magnified resume = CV, they all convey an insight to the professional's background. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by Okwyjesus(m): 5:03pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
Long story, CV and resume are the same thing full stop. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by minute(f): 6:01pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
Resumes are more oriented towards use by people who have a solid work history that can be presented favourably in a linear fashion. A CV(Curriculum Vitae) is better suited to people who either have less experience in traditional jobs or who have jobs interspersed with Schooling,volounteer work or other relevant experience that is better presented in a free-form manner. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by ty4eva(f): 6:49pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
Thanks for the tutorial on the difference between a Cv and resume. Basically, i think what nairalanders need is a comprehensive way on how to prepare a good C.v that would earn them a good job and not really a sermon on the difference between the two. With no offence intended, a comtempoary C.V or Resume as the case maybe (they are regarded as the same in this aprt of the world)now carries the idividual's passport (preferably coloured), and also, it's advisable to include awards received, positions held in previous palce of work or school as that has been as an an addded advantage to getting the job. Furthermore, Check out the Resume wizard samples in the latest Microsoft word document to serve as a guideline in preparing your own Curriculum Vitae. Most Pertinently, treat the interviews with utmost imporatnce; dress to suit the occasion and be ready to be tested academically, and otherwise! |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by HBaryour(m): 8:07pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
Resume is what the Americans call it. But it's called Curriculum Vitae by the British, they are both accepted internationally |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by stantalka: 9:36pm On Jun 20, 2009 |
all of una here 2 like to argue unnecessarily. the differences has been pointed out. wat is necesary here is let those who don't learn. |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by benlay(m): 12:48am On Jun 21, 2009 |
u guys should relax and read this Curriculum vitae is Latin meaning "course of life" and résumé is French meaning "summary". In the business world, the word résumé, also spelled resumé and resume, is used in the United States and in English Canada. Curriculum vitae and "CV" are used in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and New Zealand in all contexts, with résumé having very little currency. In many contexts, a résumé is short (usually one page), and therefore contains only experience directly relevant to a particular position. u won't hear Resume in Europe anyway and u won't hear CV in the US. PERIOD!!!!! |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by ehie007(m): 5:43am On Jun 21, 2009 |
c.v is british and resume is american, resume doesnt have to include date of birth of state of origin,,,, |
Re: Any Difference Between CV And Resume? by bigben3: 8:09pm On Jun 21, 2009 |
cv=resume!!! |
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