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a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize his or her qualifications for a position.
Resume
short account of one’s career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position
Curriculum Vitae “Course of Life”
provides a summary of your experience and skills.
Curriculum Vitae
CVs for entry-level candidates are longer than resumes (how many pages?)
at least 2-3 pages
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CVs for mid-level candidates who have numerous publications tend to run much longer
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CVs are lengthier than resumes
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Details included in CV
Academic and research background
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CVs include extensive information on your academic background, including teaching experience, degrees, research, awards, publications, presentations, and other achievements.
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provides a summary of
your education, work history, credentials, and other accomplishments and skills.
Resume
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A resume should be as concise as possible.
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How many pages in a resume?
Usually, it is one page long, but can sometimes be as long as 2 pages.
Used to apply for most jobs
Resume
Used to apply for certain academic positions (like professor or lecturer).
CV
an official letter sent by an employee to their employer giving notice that they will no longer be working at the company.
Resignation Letter
a letter that is sent to reserve a place somewhere, such as a conference, function, or activity.
Reservation letter
type of letter written to an organization or an individual for their participation or presence in an event or an occasion.
Invitation Letter
written for inviting officials and certain distinguished people for their participation in various activities.
Official Invitation Letter
- Uses formal tone.
- Some of these letters are related to meetings, interviews, training, conferences, inaugurations, etc.
Business Invitation Letter
- Written for inviting friends, peers, relatives, family members, neighbors, etc.
- For social occasions or events
- Also known as friendly invitation letters
Personal Invitation Letters
written to seek information, permission, or an explanation
Request Letter
This type of letter should be: courteous, tactful, brief, confident, and persuasive.
Request Letter
Be straightforward and include as much detail as possible about the request
Request Letter
