A common question for graduate students is whether to use a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) during the job-search process. (Undergraduates will use a resume.) In essence, both contain a summary of ...

Does your curriculum vitae (CV) pass the six-second test? When they look at applicants’ resumes, recruiters and hiring managers will spend six seconds on average looking at each. If your CV doesn’t ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. As International Update Your Resume Month approaches, professionals worldwide are gearing up to enhance their job-seeking prospects ...

Many Ph.D.s assume the first step in a nonfaculty job search is converting their academic CV into a résumé. Yet the strongest résumés are written from scratch and are carefully crafted to appeal to a ...

Whether you’re looking to switch careers or find a new role at a different company this year, a freshly updated résumé can make all the difference between getting a callback and having your ...

Don't stop at just sending the CV, you must include a cover letter too and it should highlight why you are a good fit for the job. Photo: Getty When applying for a new job, many people prioritise ...

Do you have a resume or a CV? And what’s the difference, if any? Many use the terms interchangeably. However, there are fundamental differences between the two. So, what is the difference, and when is ...