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Doha0011 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Curriculum Vitae & Resume

Dear Sir/ Madam

       I know CV is BrE and Resume is AmE. But some website say both are a bit different. Resume should be "brief" and CV can be elaborate.

       Is there any difference like that? Aren't they same?

Regards
  

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Doha0011 I know CV is BrE and Resume is AmE No. AmE, at least, uses both. Doha0011 Is there any difference like that?

— Mister Micawber

  • Doha0011 I know CV is BrE and Resume is AmE No.
  • AmE, at least, uses both.
  • Doha0011 Is there any difference like that?
  • Aren't they same?
  • CVs are more elaborate because the term is usually used for the resumes of executives, academics and professionals, who will probably wish to list more education and experience.
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Doha0011I know CV is BrE and Resume is AmE
No. AmE, at least, uses both.
Doha0011 Is there any difference like that? Aren't they same?
CVs are more elaborate because the term is usually used for the resumes of executives, academics and professionals, who will probably wish to list more education and experience. However, the
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Thank you very much for your quick reply Sir.
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