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Is it ok to provide a CV when a resume is asked for (US)?
I think it depends on the field you’re in. If you are applying for a professional job that requires showing more than an “elevator pitch” of your experience such as professional projects, publications,...
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Is it ok to provide a CV when a resume is asked for (US)?
A résumé is a summary of achievements. The word literally means summary in English. It's not necessarily one page and many people use it interchangeably with a CV. But in theory it should be briefer, ...
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Is it ok to provide a CV when a resume is asked for (US)?
A CV and a US resume are the same thing.
The most you might have to do is alter the CV to reflect American customs, and some of your wording to reflect American English. Other than that, you're fine.
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Wrong Qualification on my CV, Currently doing background check
You can resolve this issue easily by forwarding the employer a copy of your Graduation Certificate that clarifies the situation.
I assume that you have listed the dates of your University attendance ...
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How do I go about adding a new job title to my resume for the same company, and do I even need to?
List them as a sub heading. Example
2/2020-current: HappyDog, Inc, Catsville
4/2023-current: licensed Vet tech
2/2020-3/2023: lead fur scratcher
For employments that are more than 5 years in the ...
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How do I go about adding a new job title to my resume for the same company, and do I even need to?
Maybe, you can put both titles on your resume as follows:
Animal Health Technician III (Licensed Veterinary Technician)
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How do I go about adding a new job title to my resume for the same company, and do I even need to?
Title isn't very significant in a resume. What you actually achieved matters far more. I wouldn't worry about it.
(Though I was pleased about being able to officially use the title "Scientist&...
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Wrong Qualification on my CV, Currently doing background check
If you are worried about a discrepancy, it's always better to get in front of it. The company is going to be much happier to get an email from you saying "I just found out there may be an issue&...
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Wrong Qualification on my CV, Currently doing background check
Should I get in touch first to explain the situation
Yes.
For the rest we cannot predict the future or other people's actions. But being caught is almost universally worse than being upfront about a ...
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