CV (Curriculum Vitae) or Résumé: When To Use a CV and NOT a Résumé? 关于履歷(CV 或者 Résumé) 的分別. 关于履历 (CV或者Résumé) 的分别

This is the most frequently asked question which we get all the time. To determine whether you require a CV or a Résumé, you need to understand their differences and ask yourself some questions. The confusing point is when these terms are so often used interchangeably that some employers may not know their subtle differences.

Does a CV or Resume serve the same purpose?
Yes. Each summarizes your accomplishments in a brief and formal way.

So Do I Need a CV or a Résumé?
You must have both a CV and a Résumé because you will need each of them at different times. This is especially so when you work in a cosmopolitan city like Hong Kong because the companies may have different origins.

What do you need it for? When to use a CV? When to use a Résumé?
-- Applying for jobs in the commercial sector in the United States or with an American-based company anywhere: Use a Resume (Unless a CV is asked for)
-- Applying for positions in the education, scientific and research area in the United States: Use a CV
-- Applying for fellowship, further education or academic training in any institutes of higher learning: Use a CV
-- Applying for educational scholarships, a grant or funding: Use a CV
-- Applying for membership with a professional society: A CV may be required
-- Securing a tenure or promotion within the same organization and when an internal review is conducted: A CV may be asked
-- Applying for any positions in companies around Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East: A CV is expected
-- When presenting a background introduction of one's qualification at a conference: Use CV

So when do I know specifically when to use a CV or a Résumé?
If you're applying to an advertisement for a job posting - the company would state clearly whether you need to attach a CV or a Résumé - so that is quite obvious. If you are writing in to enquire for a job vacancy, a Résumé is more appropriate and a CV may be presented at an interview when granted one.

In the next few sessions, we will be taking a look at the similarities and differences between a CV and a Résumé.

http://www.thecvworkshop.com/