A '''''curriculum vitae''''' ([[Latin]] "the curriculum of life") is the most comprehensive record that a person might submit of his education, work experience, academic and professional achievements, and publications. It is the full and complete statement of a person's job qualifications, of which a résumé ([[French]] "a summary") is usually a summary.
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A '''''curriculum vitae''''' ([[Latin]] "the curriculum of life") (usually abbreviated '''CV''') is the most comprehensive record that a person might submit of his education, work experience, academic and professional achievements, and publications. It is the full and complete statement of a person's job qualifications, of which a résumé ([[French]] "a summary") is usually a summary.
== ''Curriculum vitae'' v. résumé ==
== ''Curriculum vitae'' v. résumé ==
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== Which should one submit? ==
== Which should one submit? ==
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A job applicant usually submits a ''curriculum vitae'' when seeking admission to a postgraduate professional educational program or an appointment to the faculty of an institution of higher education. For most other job applications, a résumé will suffice. The primary difference is one of emphasis. A résumé emphasizes practical experience; a ''curriculum vitae'' emphasizes academic honor.
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A job applicant usually submits a ''curriculum vitae'' when seeking admission to a postgraduate professional educational program or an appointment to the faculty of an institution of higher education. For most other job applications, a résumé will suffice. The primary difference is one of emphasis. A résumé emphasizes practical experience; a ''curriculum vitae'' emphasizes academic honor and academic esteem for your work.