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The CV Guide is intended to be used as a supplement to the employment and career. Information related to formatting and grammatical structure of the resumé is also applicable to the CV. Keep in mind that many colleges and universities require their faculty to follow a standardized CV format. In such cases, it is strongly recommended that you adhere to their guidelines. The term curriculum vitae (CV) is used to reference a specific type of resumé used for medical, academic, teaching, research, and some performing and studio art positions. Although it is not uncommon to hear the terms resumé and CV used interchangeably, there is a distinction. Please bear in mind that if an employer requests a CV (and you are not applying within one of the categories listed above), it is likely that a resumé is required. As most candidates using the CV format will have an educational background directly related to the positions they are seeking, the education section is always featured first, directly under your contact information. Unlike the resumé, the CV can consist of several pages. However, it should be very neatly organized, with clear headings and distinct conceptual divisions so that information can be easily extracted.