"Hoja de vida" or "resumen"

Question

I have done a couple of resume preparation workshops for Latinos and tend to use "resumen". Is"hoja de vida" more appropriate? Thanks.

Answer 1

En España se utiliza la forma latina "Curriculum Vitae" aunque coloquialmente se puede usar sólo la palabra Curriculum. In Spain you'd use the latin form "Curriculum Vitae" although in a more casual environment you could use just the word Curriculum.

"Voy a presentar mi curriculum a esta empresa" (morre casual)

"adjunto al documento mi Curriculum Vitae para su consideración" (formal)

Answer 2

Adding to what Gekkosan said, in many countries inculding Spanish speaking countries they use curriculum vitae which are more detailed and have different format from a American style résumé. Hence the use of the term in Spanish. Even in the U.S. in some profession curriculum vitae are peferred to résumés.

Answer 3

"Hoja de vida" is good. In some places they prefer to use "currículum". In Venezuela, for example, you are always expected to submit your "currículum " or "CV" for any job application.