This document provides information on the differences between resumes and CVs, common sections to include, and tips for writing and formatting. A resume is typically 1-2 pages and summarizes work history, while a CV can be multiple pages and includes academic and professional achievements. Sections that should be included are personal details, education, work experience, skills, and interests. Font, margins, and other formatting tips are also outlined. Vocabulary for describing skills, education, experience, and character are listed to help write the CV.

1. From a
CV
to the
Interview

2. Resume vs CV
Resume
- “to sum up”
1 -2 pages
a brief overview
of a work history.
CV - “course
of life”
1 - … pages
a record of your
academic and
professional
achievements

3. Layout types
A resume:
• Right: A resume should include jobs, responsibilities, education, and relevant
skills.
• Wrong: A resume should not include every job you’ve ever had, plus every skill
you’ve learned over the course of your career.
A CV:
• Right: A CV should include your education, work history, skills, publications,
public speaking engagements, awards, and interests.
• Wrong: A brief overview of your work experience and education.

4. American CV vs European CV
The USA:
- A resume
- A CV
Europe:
- A CV

5. What to write?
Personal details: name and contact information
Profile : summarize the most important elements of your CV.
Education : list your education in reverse order.
Work experience : list your work experience in reverse order.
Skills
Interests: make yourself stand out and show your personality.
References

6. How to write?
 • Font: Times New Roman
• Regular paper (white) is fine
• Font size: 12 point
• No underlining
• Single sided
 Margins: 1” all around
• Use bolding and CAPs to have things stand out
• Number pages
• No graphics
• Same font throughout (may vary sizing some)
• A photo on the cover (for Europe)

7. CV Vocabulary:
SKILLS EDUCATION PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE CHARACTER
Proficient
Experienced
Bilingual
Fluent
Confident
Graduated
Degree
Final grade
Thesis
Extracurricular activities
Involved in
Achieved
Implemented
Managed
Planned
Executed
Coordinated
Improved
Created
Trained
Negotiated
Responsible
Adaptable
Confident
Innovative
Reliable
Organized
Dependable
Resourceful

8. Good luck!