The terms curriculum vitae (CV) and resume have come to be seen
as meaning the same thing, and many people actually use the two
interchangeably. And while both curriculum vitae and resumes
serve the same primary purpose of helping people seeking
employment sell themselves to prospective employers, there is
nonetheless a subtle difference between a curriculum vitae and
resume. And a good understanding of this difference could to a
large extend determine the success of an employment candidate
who decides to use one of either documents. The main difference
between a curriculum vitae and a resume lies in the level of
detail. A curriculum vitae, which loosely translates to ‘flow of
one’s life’ gives a more detailed account of the candidate’s
academic qualifications and professional accomplishments than a
resume, which tends to be a very brief summary. A typical resume
tends to focus only on qualifications and professional
accomplishments relevant to the position being sought, while a
typical curriculum vitae shows