Dave Heil wrote:
wrote:

In another recent post, Robesin keeps referring to a "CV."
That's an acronym for the Latin 'curriculum vitae,' a list
of life experiences (education, work experience). In the
electronics industry, indeed in MOST industries, those
applying for jobs don't present a curriculum vitae, just a
RESUME of education-work experience. Some academics may
use "CV" but Personnel departments still look over resumes.
Just one more little gaffe on Robesin's part, trying to
LOOK experienced when he is NOT.

You're out of touch, old timer.

You're out of touch, world traveler.

Brits commonly use the term "CV"

robesin isn't a brit, is he?

instead of "resume". Many American companies have picked up on the use
of the term "CV". It is not just used in academia:

No wonder jobs are going overseas.

Definitions of curriculum vitae on the Web:

That would be the World Wide Web?

* (abbreviated cv): Latin expression meaning "course of life" in
other words, a resume.
http://www.brochure-design.com/broch...ing-terms.html

That's nice. This is America.

If you were to ask for a resume, there would be no confusion.