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Are a CV and a Resume the same thing? If not, what are the differences? I have a job in the IT industry, and I also run my own business and websites. I've never had to write a CV, at least I never called anything I wrote a CV. I may have written one without knowing, but I called it a Resume. My Resume got me my current job without much trouble, or should I say it got me the interview? I did the rest with my personality, confidence, and good looks ;-)

Yes a CV is the exact same thing as a Resume.

Here in the UK we call it CV, and as you already know over in America its called resume!

:)

Ron F wrote:Yes a CV is the exact same thing as a Resume.

Here in the UK we call it CV, and as you already know over in America its called resume!

:)

I do speak British English and American English and I had no idea about this :/...Its a shame for me not knowing this kind of stuff :S.

What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure.

So they are the same! Well that's nice to know. I may have some advice to give afterall!

These are the same thing! I know this is confusing for some people, but they mean the same just depends on what country you live in!

This will be useful information if I'm ever applying for a job overseas. Spread the word, people should know!

Yea I only found out about CVs recently as well. They use CV in spanish as well so that could help :)

Isabellas2007 wrote:What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure.

Hi Isabella, yes CV is an acronym for Curriculum Vitae which comes orginally from Latin. I think its means something like "Course of Life":

Curriculum -> Course
Vitae -> Life

little_ms_lisa wrote:
Isabellas2007 wrote:What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure.

Hi Isabella, yes CV is an acronym for Curriculum Vitae which comes orginally from Latin. I think its means something like "Course of Life":

Curriculum -> Course
Vitae -> Life

Lisa that's cool! how do you know this stuff! :)

Animachine	Thu May 24, 2012 7:32 pm
Rank: Junior Posts: 63 Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 8:54 pm	Are a CV and a Resume the same thing? If not, what are the differences? I have a job in the IT industry, and I also run my own business and websites. I've never had to write a CV, at least I never called anything I wrote a CV. I may have written one without knowing, but I called it a Resume. My Resume got me my current job without much trouble, or should I say it got me the interview? I did the rest with my personality, confidence, and good looks ;-)

ljepilo	Fri May 25, 2012 10:03 am
Rank: Apprentice Posts: 110 Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 7:51 am	Ron F wrote:Yes a CV is the exact same thing as a Resume. Here in the UK we call it CV, and as you already know over in America its called resume! :) I do speak British English and American English and I had no idea about this :/...Its a shame for me not knowing this kind of stuff :S.

Animachine	Sat May 26, 2012 3:13 am
Rank: Junior Posts: 63 Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 8:54 pm	So they are the same! Well that's nice to know. I may have some advice to give afterall!

Waynefire	Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:42 pm
Rank: Apprentice Posts: 190 Joined: Wed May 23, 2012 3:10 am	These are the same thing! I know this is confusing for some people, but they mean the same just depends on what country you live in!

Animachine	Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:30 am
Rank: Junior Posts: 63 Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 8:54 pm	This will be useful information if I'm ever applying for a job overseas. Spread the word, people should know!

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Ron F	Thu May 24, 2012 10:34 pm
Rank: Advisor Posts: 41 Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:44 pm	Yes a CV is the exact same thing as a Resume. Here in the UK we call it CV, and as you already know over in America its called resume! :)

Isabellas2007	Fri May 25, 2012 9:55 pm
Rank: Apprentice Posts: 189 Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:45 am	What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure.

tetutato	Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:16 am
Rank: Advisor Posts: 35 Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:06 am	Yea I only found out about CVs recently as well. They use CV in spanish as well so that could help :)

little_ms_lisa	Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:12 pm
Rank: Helper Posts: 23 Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:32 pm	Isabellas2007 wrote:What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure. Hi Isabella, yes CV is an acronym for Curriculum Vitae which comes orginally from Latin. I think its means something like "Course of Life": Curriculum -> Course Vitae -> Life

GeekStar	Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:15 pm
Rank: Advisor Posts: 36 Joined: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:54 pm	little_ms_lisa wrote: Isabellas2007 wrote:What does CV stand for? I used to know, but now I cannot remember. I am guessing Curciulum Vitae? However, I am not sure. Hi Isabella, yes CV is an acronym for Curriculum Vitae which comes orginally from Latin. I think its means something like "Course of Life": Curriculum -> Course Vitae -> Life Lisa that's cool! how do you know this stuff! :)