Resume Vs. CV

Resume:A resume is a one or two page “summary” of your skills, experience and education. Generally no more longer than a page or two.

CV:
A Curriculum Vitae is a longer and more detailed synopsis. Generally over a couple of pages long.


One of the biggest differences between a résumé and a CV is in the audience.

• A CV speaks largely to an academic audience and documents your academic and intellectual accomplishments.
  
• A résumé is read by hiring managers in a non-academic organization, and should be tailored to this group. Managers often review hundreds of applicants, and each résumé is reviewed for an average of fifteen seconds. Your résumé must therefore be concise and clear enough to make an immediate impression.
  
• Both must provide a persuasive account of your specific skills and experiences as they relate to the specific job.