Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) /Résumé
English answer:
the story of your life/more specifically focused on academic achievements//Résumé more commonly used in the U.S.A.
English term
curriculum vitae
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Taña Dalglish
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Cagdas Karatas
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Sep 18, 2008 01:26: Margaret Schroeder changed "Removed from KOG" from "curriculum vitae > if CV and résumé are one and the same? See below by <a href="/profile/834044">lalana</a>" to "Reason: Entry does not define or explain term."
Sep 18, 2008 01:57: Taña Dalglish Created KOG entry
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Jamaica
Translating the Ideas Behind the Words
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 2 more.
if CV and résumé are one and the same? See below
What is a CV?
CV is short for the Latin term "curriculum vitae" which means "the story of your life". A CV is an outline of your education and experience. Its purpose is to get you an interview. Your CV is your own personal marketing tool. It gives you the chance to 'sell' your skills and experiences to the potential employer. You should use it to emphasise your strong points - to make your application stand out. Your aim is to get the employer to interview you.
What is a CV?
The term “curriculum vitae” comes from the Latin Curriculum (course) and Vitae (life): The course of one’s life. "It is vitae (not vita) because "life" in the phrase "course of life" ... is in the genitive singular....” - Eric Daniels, CVtips.com
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) resembles a resume in many ways, but is more specifically focused on academic achievements. A CV summarizes educational and academic history, and may include details about teaching experience, publications (books, articles, research papers, unpublished manuscripts, or book chapters), and academic honors and awards. Use a CV rather than a resume for teaching or research opportunities, applying for fellowships or for further academic training. Some research positions in industry may also prefer a CV rather than a resume.
Clarification would be useful.
Thanks and good luck
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swisstell
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Thanks ST, if that is what the asker wishes .. still we don´t know! I read it to mean the diff. between the two terms & which would focus on qualifications! Perhaps I am duh!! Saludos.
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Will Matter
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Many thanks Will. Appreciate your support.
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Demi Ebrite
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Thank you debrite and for your additional input. I appreciate it. I am a little more familiar with "Curriculum Vitae". Again, ta!
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Siegfried Armbruster
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Many thanks Siegfried. Very kind of you.
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Jürgen Lakhal De Muynck
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Thank you Jürgen. I appreciate it.
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Ioanna Daskalopoulou
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Thank you Ioanna. Appreciate your input. Enjoy the rest of your week.
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Will Matter
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Thank you, Will.
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Siegfried Armbruster
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Thank you.
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