Difference Between A CV and Resume

To the people who are stepping out into the world after college and are searching for jobs, you probably keep wondering what is the difference between a CV and resume (pronounced re-zu-meh) yes not the quintessential grammatical resume (meaning begin!)

You can always google the difference between a CV and a resume, it will give you all the results necessary but then again every site has a varying idea about the differences, this blog will be your one stop shop solution to the differences and of course some tips!

A CV or a curriculum vitae is Latin for “the course of your life”, pretty deep we agree. A CV shows the work life you have had. A CV is a more detailed document of your accomplishments and your work life. A resume, on the other hand, is a one-page document which gives an overview of your work life.

When to use a CV and a Resume?

It is always a debate as to when to use which document but fret not, we at Energy Dais help you figure out the way forward. A CV can run longer than 2 pages and it is a detailed run through your career. A CV will never change but the attaching cover letter will change. A resume on the other hand always changes as per the requirement of the position.

A CV can be used when the position you have applied for requires you to give extensive details to the potential employer. A resume is useful when you have to go for an interview and the interviewer needs some perspective about your job experience.

A CV also helps the potential employer understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Why are these documents required?

An employer would always want what is best for his company. A CV allows the employer to have in-depth knowledge about your experience and if you would fit into the company. CVs and resumes are the character certificates every company needs for their potential employees. It is a SWOT analysis of your career

In this day and age when the level of competitiveness is at its peak, a well-written CV or a precise and directed resume will be your ticket to the dream job. As unfortunate as it is, the universities do not teach you how to write these essential documents for your future. The oil and gas industry is one where many people do not quite understand where to find the right job and how to approach these companies. We at Energy Dais believe in helping the oil and gas millennials building a better and stronger future, bringing the companies and the individuals together under one roof. We help the freshers write their CV and resume to help them with their job applications. Log onto www.energydais.com for more insights.

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