Full form of CV
Full form of CV is Curriculum Vitae.
CV is the general written overview of an individual’s education qualifications and working experiences.
It is the complete professional profile of a person which includes his/her contact number, email ID, full name, address, achievements, educational qualifications, languages known, nationality, career objectives, hobbies, marital status, working skills etc.
There is no need to include your photo, salary history, any references and also the reason for leaving the previous Job.
In most countries like, Ireland and United Kingdom, CV should not be more than 2 pages. It only contains educational information, some personal information and history of job seeker employment.
In some parts of Asia, there is required to provide the photo of candidate, previous job salary information, date of birth etc.
Difference between CV and RESUME
| Curriculum Vitae | Resume |
| There is no limit for pages. It includes candidate’s whole career with educational background. | Resume has page limit. And should not be more than 2 pages. No particular format. It includes information which only best suit of candidate. |
| CV usually used for academic posts such as, fellowship, internship, faculty opening etc. | It is usually used for governmental jobs, non-profit jobs, business industries or companies etc. |
| CV doesn’t change for various positions, so it is static. | Resume can be changed as per job positions. |
| It includes individual’s educational information as well as research and teaching experiences, achievements etc. | Resume is a summary of only relevant professional experiences regarding the job for which you are applying. |