A common mistake many people make is that they think a resume and a CV are the same. No, they are not interchangeable. Both need to capture attention quickly with impressive content and easy-to-read ...

A resume summarizes your education, experiences, and qualifications as they relate to your goals. The primary purpose of a resume is to provide the prospective employer with a first impression of you ...

Do you have a resume or a CV? And what’s the difference, if any? Many use the terms interchangeably. However, there are fundamental differences between the two. So, what is the difference, and when is ...

When one job application demands a curriculum vitae (regularly called a CV) and another asks for a resume, you might be wondering: curriculum vitae vs resume…what’s the difference? Can you submit the ...

This post is part of a series on career advice for graduate students who are considering career options both inside and outside academia. If you are broadening your job search beyond the academic ...

Navigating through the job market requires an impressive resume, one that highlights your skills, experience and achievements effectively. It’s the initial step towards getting noticed by recruiters, ...

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. During her free time she writes about microbiology-related topics at kdshives.com and on Twitter @KDShives. Ashley ...

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a three or more page biography of your background and achievements. It includes your education, research, work experience, publications, presentations and anything else ...

In one corner, you have traditional resumes, which are reliable but flashing yellow on some obsolescence meters, just like landlines and fax machines. In the other corner you have web resumes, which ...