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A resume summarizes a job seeker's qualifications including work history, skills, education and achievements. It is typically 1-2 pages and customized for specific positions. A CV provides a more comprehensive overview of one's entire career and academic background with no page limit and less customization. Resumes are commonly used in the US, Canada, Australia and Asia for private sector jobs while CVs are more common in Europe, New Zealand and some Asian countries as well as for government and academic positions globally. An effective resume includes key sections like work experience, education, skills and an optional introduction tailored to the job.

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Simple Resume

A resume summarizes a job seeker's qualifications including work history, skills, education and achievements. It is typically 1-2 pages and customized for specific positions. A CV provides a more comprehensive overview of one's entire career and academic background with no page limit and less customization. Resumes are commonly used in the US, Canada, Australia and Asia for private sector jobs while CVs are more common in Europe, New Zealand and some Asian countries as well as for government and academic positions globally. An effective resume includes key sections like work experience, education, skills and an optional introduction tailored to the job.

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What is a resume?

A resume (also spelled résumé) is a written account that


summarizes a job seeker’s work history, skills,
professional achievements, education, and other
qualifications. The word comes from the Middle French
“résumer,” which means “to sum up.” It’s usually the first
document that employers request from job applicants.

What is a curriculum vitae?


A curriculum vitae (CV for short) is a comprehensive and
detailed document that describes a person’s entire
professional and academic career. It’s a Latin term that
means “course of life.”

What is the difference between a resume and a CV?


A resume and curriculum vitae are not always
interchangeable. A resume provides a quick summary
of one’s qualifications, while a CV provides a more in-
depth and extensive career overview.

These documents differ mainly in terms of what each is


used for, how long it is, what details are included, and how
each is designed.
Resume CV

Purpose Most job applications Usually for applications in the academe,


medical fields, and scientific research (e.g.,
academic jobs, scholarships, grants,
research fellowships, etc.)

Typical length One to two pages No page limit


Amount of As short and concise as Contains more information
information possible

Customization Highly customized to match No changes unless there are new


the specific requirements per achievements or qualifications
position

Layout Creative or minimalist design Minimalist design with plain text, more
with bullet points, colors, sections, and no bullet points
icons, and other design
elements

If you’re applying for a job in the Philippines, it’s easy to


differentiate a resume from a CV. However, it’s tricky when
you apply for jobs abroad.
Different countries have different requirements for
resumes and CVs. Here are some pointers to remember
when sending a resume or CV to the following countries:
• The United States and Canada – A resume is used for
job applications, while a CV is used only for academic
applications.
• Europe and New Zealand – When a company asks for a
CV, it means you should submit a brief account of your
qualifications (equivalent to a US resume). The term
resume isn’t used in these locations.
• Australia, South Africa, and most Asian countries –
Used interchangeably, a resume and a CV refer to the
same short job application document. However, resumes
are most common for private-sector jobs, while CVs are
preferred for government jobs.
How to Write an Effective Resume: 8 steps.
Step 1: Use the right resume format.
Reverse-chronological.- this means you write the latest/ most recent. For example, in
educational attainment you start with your latest, that is your College Degree.

Step 2: Create your resume header. - This is where you write your complete name, usually
boldfaced and bigger font size, then some personal details like your home address, email
address, and contact number (smaller in font size). The photo is usually placed beside the
name. Usually the photo is passport size.

Step 3: Write a resume introduction. It could be labeled in any of the following. State your
introduction in not more than 3 sentences.
a. Qualifications Summary.
b. Career Objective.
c. Professional Profile.
d. Professional Summary.

Step 4: List your relevant work experience. (if applicable)


Include details like name of company, job position, and task, and year

Step 5: Add your education

Step 6: List your hard and soft skills.

Step 7: Personalize your resume with additional sections.


a. Certifications/Licenses
b. Volunteer Work.
c. Languages.
d. Hobbies and Interests.

Step 8: Proofread and review multiple times.

HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF BASIC RESUME: Make


sure your resume is organized, easy to read, information/data is
chronologically arranged from most recent, observe parallelism
in your input.

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