CV or Résumé?

If you tell a person in the United States that you are going to send them your CV, they might not understand you; the word résumé is most commonly used.

Curriculum Vitae is Latin and means, literally, “the course of one’s life.” British English uses this term.

Résumé is French and means "summary." American English uses this term.

Did you know? If applying to a job in the U.S., you DO NOT include your picture, age, date of birth, or marital status! You need only to put your name, address, and contact information.