Guest Jerika81 Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 So what's the difference between a CV and a resume? I need to make up a CV but I've never done this before and have no clue where to start. :rolleyes Help?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheech10 Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 A resume is generally 1 page max, and business oriented, while a CV is as long as necessary, includes all details, and is academically oriented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest byjude Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 As cheech mentioned, a CV is preferred in academic circles - and may emphasize publications, presentations, awards, etc, whereas a resume is mostly just a list of your work experiences. Unless you're applying to something in Quebec, in which case CV=resume basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hey there Jerika, Here's at least one link that may help you get started: jobsearchtech.about.com/library/weekly/aa050800-2.htm What can also be useful is to do some further searches for CV samples to find a format that you like best. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Wong Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 This book is pretty handy for information when crafting your CaRMS CV. It's called: Resumes and Personal Statements for Health Professionals. James W. Tysinger. ISBN: 1-883620-01-5 Here's the Amazon.com link, with a review: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1883620015/qid%3D1080077855/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-5678725-4484959 As an example, I've got my old CaRMS CV sitting around here, and these were the headings that I used: At the top in the header was my contact information, including address, phone numbers, and email address. Then: Medical Education Undergraduate Education Medical School Honours (both awards as well as honoured courses) Research/Publications (both medical school and undergraduate) Presentations (both medical school and undergraduate) Medical School Electives Employment (both medical and non-medical, if significant) Volunteer Activities Other Accomplishments Hobbies and Interests A CV can be as long as it needs to be to encompass everything regarding the position you are applying for. Still, if possible, tailor your CV to the position (cut out the extraneous stuff unless it's good stuff), and aim for two pages max (unless they ask for more). Just my opinion. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jerika81 Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Thanks for all the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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