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Three Major Differences between a CV and Resume

  If you’ve ever written a resume, whether, for yourself or someone else, you’ve probably questioned the subject of resume vs CV. Here we explore the difference and why it matters to you and your next job. A CV is a document that professionals like lawyers, doctors, and academics use to summarize their educational background and work experience for potential employers. A resume is an abbreviated list of information that focuses on what skills or knowledge an individual has that would be relevant to the position they are applying for. The goal of both documents is to showcase one's qualifications in order to secure employment; however, they differ in function as well as presentation format which can facilitate or inhibit their ability to do so. Here are some of the main differences. 1. A CV is something that is typically attached to a cover letter A resume, on the other hand, is a document used independently of a cover letter. The goal of this document is to highlight one's qual