CV, Resume and Cover Letter

Here's the difference between a CV, Cover Letter and Resume:

Please don't confuse all these terms for the same thing

I see a lot of people confusing CV for Resume. While both serve the same purpose, they are used base on what's requested in the job application

A CV means Curriculum Vitae, which can also be referred to as an Expanded Resume.

Curriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning "Course of Life". It is more detailed than a resume, generally ranges from 2 to 3 pages, or even longer depending on the requirements or achievements of the person.

A CV highlights every skill, degrees, professional affiliations, work experience and relevant participation the applicant has acquired, and these are arranged in chronological order.

A CV highlights the general talent of the candidate rather than specific skills for a specific position.

Now what's a Resume?

A Resume is a French word meaning "Summary". A resume includes the summary of one's education, skills and experiences. A resume doesn't list out the full details like the CV, it is only some specific skills customised to the targeted job that is highlighted. It is usually a page or maximum, two pages long, and it usually written in the third person to give it an objective and formal tone (though this is not compulsory)

And Finally,?

What's a Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a brief overview of your background and the reason why you should be considered for a particular job or gig. This is where you convince your employer or Recruiter that you have what it takes to deliver this job stating your experience in it, just like a background to convince them to look at your resume and consider you for the job.

For example, if you are to mention in your cover letter that you've been working as a Content Marketer for the past 3 years and have a professional qualification in digital marketing, your CV and Resume which is attached to the mail is where the full details is being highlighted?

So sometimes, backing up your job application with a Cover letter helps or propels the recruiter or employer to go through your CV or Resume because it's not every CV or Resume that's being checked these days.

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