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what is the diff between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV)?

i am told resume is for ppl with work experience and CV for freshers

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1. I think that the two terms are synonymous.
2. they are the same thing. They seem to use the term CV in europe alot, but more people are using it in the states recently.
3. unless I am not mistaken a resume is someone who has some work experience while a CV is one who has years of experience
4. Absolutely nothing..its like people in SA say "robot" and people in England say "traffic light" ..same thing..
5. The primary differences are the length, the content and the purpose. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing your qualifications. A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.
6. A resume is generally used for seeking employment in the private sector, whereas a curriculum vitae is more often used to seek positions in academic or educational environments
7. I was told years ago that a resume is actually the American equivalent of a Curriculum Vitae, an expression commonly used mainly in Europe. You don't believe me? Check this out buddy!
8. A curriculum vitae is a listing of academic achievements and published articles. Whereas, a resume may contain academic achievements, such as what degrees were awarded, along with an added category often referred to as "Work Experience" [which is not found in a Curriculum Vitae]. Again, the more complete of the two forms would be the resume which is ordinarily presented to an employer. Most curriculum vitae are requested as part of an author's biography by publishing firms and are often found at the end of a publication/article. Good luck!