Why is a resume called a CV ?

[rh71]

or maybe I made the wrong correlation...

 

Curriculum Vitae - it's a latin phrase which means "I need more real-world experience."

 

[SKORPI0]

Resume or CV?

If you're seeking a faculty, research, clinical, or scientific position, you will
need a "CV" or Curriculum Vita. A CV is a little more formal in format than
a resume, usually two pages (or more, if you are highly experienced). It is a
detailed listing that usually includes publications, presentations, professional
activities, honors, and additional information. Usually there is no objective
statement, but format varies.

 

[rh71]

<-- so glad school is behind him.

 

[Orsorum]

Curriculum vitae = course of life (or race of life)

 

[Babbles]

I work as a chemist and you see the term CV used more in a scientific or medical field. A CV can range from two pages to twenty; it usually involves much greater detail because of the nature of the industry.