A resume or curriculum vitae

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The curriculum vitae (CV) includes most of the same information as a resume, but is used primarily for the academic job search. Therefore, it is not recommended for those just graduating with a bachelor’s degree. A CV will elaborate in much greater detail teaching and research experience.
What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
• Primary differences are length, content and 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 the resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing your qualifications.
• A resume is used to summarize an individual’s education and experiences related to a specific career objective in the public or private sector.
• A 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. 
• The CV is a summary of an individual’s educational background and experience as related to the interests of academia. 
• A CV displays your academic credentials and accomplishments in great detail.
• The CV is used when applying for teaching and administrative positions in academia or for a fellowship or grant.

Read: resume style tips 

What is the primary purpose of a resume / CV?
• As a job search tool, the purpose is to land an interview
• A CV can also be used for these purposes:
• Supporting document with a grant or contract funding proposal.
• Requirement for an annual review by your employer.
• Requirement with an application for membership in a professional society / organization.
• Background statement for an introduction at an important convention presentation.
Tips
The best CVs are drafted with a particular application in mind, and clearly target a specific job opportunity. As you prepare your CV, think about what the organization is likely to value:
• The quality and quantity of your research (achievement and potential).
• Your previous experience.
• The ways you have “added value” to your current department and made your presence known.

Read: questions to ask during interview
 
• Your education.
Provide relevant information in a format that is easily grasped by the reader:
• Ask yourself whether or not each item you list enhances the search committee’s understanding of your candidacy for the particular position for which you are applying. 
Ask yourself these questions:
• Is the CV well-designed, organized and attractively laid out, with appropriate use of bold and italics?
• Are categories such as education, objectives and experiences clearly labeled?
• Has your advisor and at least one other person reviewed and critiqued it?
• Has it been proofread several times to eliminate typographical errors?

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