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It explains resume length and readability, outlines when CVs are required, and helps readers structure content using formats like chronological, functional, and combination. It also details key resume categories, including identification, education (including optional GPA, honors, and relevant coursework), and experience, with advice on emphasizing transferable skills.","Guide to Writing Resumes  \nand Cover Letters  \nSwarthmore College  \nCAREER SERVICES  \n610.328.8352  \nfax: 610.328.8549  \n[careerservices@swarthmore.edu](careerservices@swarthmore.edu)[ ](careerservices@swarthmore.edu)[http://careerservices.swarthmore.edu/](http://careerservices.swarthmore.edu/)  \nRESUME vs. CV: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?  \nA resume is an advertisement of who you are in terms of your competencies, accomplishments, and future capabilities. The purpose of a resume is to motivate an employer to interview you. 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