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CV to Resume Conversion

Do you want to move from an academic or medical position to the corporate world?  Do you live outside the US, but want a job in the US or with an international office of a US company?  To be successful in these endeavors, you will need to convert your existing curriculum vitae (CV) to a standard US resume format.  

There are several point to consider when converting your CV to a resume.  Here are some guidelines to help you.

Standard Format for a Resume

Here's the standard format for a resume:

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Professional Summary
4. Work Experience
5. Education
6. Skills

If you are a recent graduate, your Education section would proceed your experience section and you would delete the Professional Summary section.

Ways A Resume Differs from a CV

1. Do not include personal information like height, weight, or marital status
2. Use a bulleted format to highlight your accomplishments rather than lengthy paragraphs
3. Avoid using first person "I" and "my" in your bullets, i.e. use "prepared report" rather than "I prepared a report"
4. Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages
5. Eliminate positions that you held 15-20 years ago from your resume to meet the resume length requirement
6. Avoid listing hobbies and personal interests unless they relate to your target position

Additional Resume Writing Help

The Concise Resume and Cover Letter Guide
Have Quest convert your CV to a US resume format
View a sample resume