CV and Resume

A resume is a short, informative document that summarizes your skills, education, and work history. It should highlight the best qualities that differentiate you from other candidates.

A CV (curriculum vitae) describes your experience and abilities most commonly used in academic contexts. However, a CV will include more credentials necessary for academia and research, such as publications, presentations, and references.

In many European countries, CV is used to describe all job application documents, including a resume. In the United States and Canada, the terms “CV” and “resume” are frequently interchanged.