What is CV ?

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What is CV ?

Mark Shvarts 1

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July 8, 2006 at 8:10 pm

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Until recent time I thought that this means Cover letter even though abbreviation does not match. But recently, from some other forum or article, I learnt that this means Curriculum Vitale. What this means anyway ?
Actually I never sent cover letter to recruiters or agencies even though some ask for CV. Does anybody have any information, link about it ? And what the sense to send a CV if everything is already desribed in resume ? Also, it shoud be another attached Word doc or it's OK just to paste it in e-mail's body ?

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Felicitywie Right there with Babe Points: 717 More actions · Answer 1

A CV (Curriculum Vitae) as far as I know is exactly the same a a Resume. In some countries I think that you will be required to submit a CV rather than a resume. For example in South Africa when you apply for work, you send a CV and not a resume. It is usually in Word Format if you are emailing it and will describe past work experience, education details and specific personal details.

lionfan91 SSCrazy Eights Points: 8794 More actions · Answer 2

Check the Wikipedia... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curriculum_Vitae

Dinakar Nethi-176633 SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4689 More actions · Answer 3

I think Cover Letter is more like a personalized letter. You have all your skills and experience detailed out in the Resume/CV whatever you want to call it. Its a good practice to write an additional cover letter describing how the comany you are applying to can benefit with your experience and vice verca. When I am in the market looking for jobs, every time I need to apply, I do some research on the company ..perhaps visit their website..find out what they do..if you have already done similar work you can highlight or if you havent and are excited about it you can mention it.

And I would change the cover letter for every employer I send my resume to. The main template would be more or less same but some of the content varies from employer to employer.

Even though all this is not required..it shows the employer that you can go the extra mile to do some homework and might stop your resume from being tossed over.

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Mark Shvarts 1 SSCertifiable Points: 5702 More actions · Answer 4

Hi Dinakar,

It's a good thing to do some research on a company prior to sending them resume. I do not know how it is in other parts of the world, but here in New York the most job ads in IT area are placed by recruiting agencies not the actual companies. And when you call them and ask where they are going to submit my resume, they don't tell.

William Blalock Newbie Points: 2 More actions · Answer 5

This was an easy one for me since my wife is a professor for Rutgers University and as such I have seen enough of these. It is far more than the average resume. I found a very good definition @ gradschool.uoregon.edu/glossary.html.

"A special type of resume traditionally used within the academic community. Earned degrees, teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, and related activities are featured. Unlike a resume, a CV tends to be longer and more informational than promotional in tone."

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736078 More actions · Answer 6

I believe CVs are asked for more in the Europe than the US, except in academia. As mentioned above, it's a little longer than a resume.

Typically I've kept my resume to 1-2 pages, trimming things off as I get older. A CV is a complete career history. Usually with all the stuff I've pulled off my resume.