What is a Resume?

In simple terms a resume means a document that presents your academic and work experience details to the employer. It is used when one is applies for a job. In other words a resume is also known as curriculum vitae (CV).

The difference between the two words is that of its origin. Resume has its origin in French and CV in Latin.

Resume is the mirror image of your academic and professional experiences and achievements. It is the introduction of your self to the recruiter or the employer. It is on the basis of resume only that the recruiter and the employer come to know about you.

That is why is said that pay attention while writing the resume. Every resume should be catered to the employer’s requirements. The way you put your skills on resume is an important thing.

The resume has different sections and each section conveys different information about your professional being.