Differences between a CV and a resume

Length

While a CV may be a few pages in length, a resume should be one page; two only if you have extensive experience.

Emphasis

Rather than focusing on your coursework and research, resumes highlight practicalities such as work experience and skills.

Format

Resumes are typically structured under specific headings such as Education, Experience, and Skills.

What to include

Work Experience-- Even if you think they are insignificant or unrelated, employers like to see that a candidate has held jobs.

Activities--Activities (such as teaching, heading a literary magazine, etc.) that you complete during your academic career can be transformed into experience on a resume.

Skills-- Think about what skills you have gained that are transferrable to the workplace, such as written and verbal communication, research, language, computer and managerial skills.

What not to include

References--References can be listed separately to be available when requested.

Publications--These can also be listed on a separate page, or pick a few related ones and title the section "selected publications."

Extensive Coursework--Only include the classes that have been most important in your education and most relevant to the type of job you are seeking.

Transforming Your CV to a Resume in a Few Simple Steps

1. Identify a resume format by looking at samples or through resume books in the Career Resource Center.
3. Decide which fields and industries you will target.
4. Organize your information in an order which markets your most related experience first.
5. Decide on headings and create a first draft.
6. Meet with a counselor to receive feedback and suggestions for revisions.
7. Revise your rough draft and print the final copy on good quality resume paper.

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