<p>I have my Duke alumni interview scheduled, and the interviewer asked me to bring a copy of my CV. I googled it, but I'm not really sure what it is still. Can anyone explain it? Can I just bring my resume? ahhhhh!</p>
<p>I’m assuming that a CV refers to Curriculum Vitae. It’s basically the same thing as a resume, but just a little more in depth. I’m sure your resume would be fine :)</p>
<p>Yes, you can just bring your resume</p>
<p>A CV is a curriculum vitae, which usually is just a longer, more in-depth resume. Resumes tend to be 1 page. CV’s can be 2 or 3, which is probably why your interviewer used the term “CV” (he/she is allowing for a lengthier document).</p>
<p>CVs are generally used in an academic setting where the entirety (or a significant portion) of one’s academic history/publication record/honors/awards/grants/achievements often needs to be given. </p>
<p>Resumes are usually used in the professional world where the list of experiences and accomplishments you present should be cherry picked and tailored toward the specific position that you are applying for.</p>
<p>In general, anyone college aged for below should not have a CV or resume longer than 1 page unless you are a rock star and your publications overfloweth.</p>
<p>my kids had 1.5 to 2 page resumes attached to their college common apps. However on interviews they condensed to 3/4 of a page and had a very cogent version with them if requested.<br>
This is all a judgment call. An interviewer can only remember so many things about you. Perhaps only three things. Have in mind what you want them to remember most. And repeat that a couple of different ways.
Probably would not care that you were in the Honor Society or the treasurer of club so put your reasons that the college is a match forefront in your mind and keep your extra-curricular history to the most important things…be forward thinking in your interview rather than focused on the past.</p>