What’s a “CV”?
It used to be something used by those graduating, but one find’s it requested more and more by business.
“A CV – or Curriculum Vitae – is an itemized list of a person’s entire education, publications, accomplishments, notable projects, awards, honors, achievements, and professional experiences. In one document you’re trying to sum up your whole career in detail, focusing mainly on
the academic side. For someone at the entry level this will probably result in two to four pages, and someone well into their career could have more than ten pages. There is no length limit for a CV, it all depends on an individual’s level of experience”
Resume vs. CV
Recently applied for a speaking opportunity. I was not asked for my resume. I was asked for a CV.
It’s become a trendy term popularized by academics who really have no accomplishments beyond the classroom.
It’s become a trendy term popularized by academics who really have no accomplishments beyond the classroom.
And who need a place to describe their sojourn in Tibet, their work for BLM, and other useless things to an employer.
Curriculum Vitae, more commonly referred to by its shorthand abbreviation CV (a Latin term meaning course of life), got tossed around a lot when I was in graduate ...
Thought I was the only one who didn't know.
Thought I was the only one who didn't know.