Abcd3f3

What's the difference? Some sources say they're the same, some say different. Can someone please clarify this for me?! Which one is used more often?

APOL

IMO...essentially they are the same. When crafting one for general use, it can look like a big pot of stew---with every ingredient imaginable. Then when you actually apply for a position, you can hone it to match the position you seek.
I hope this helps.
~APOL-a Mum

CollectivSynergy

They're interchangeable, afaik.

amplifiar842

CV = curriculum vitae. Your life's work. It's a catch-all, including ALL of your employment experiences, internships, publications, educational experiences, lectures, projects, languages, leadership experiences, honors, and so on. It can go on for pages and pages. Most of the time when I've seen CVs, they've been of professors (who ideally publish a lot and have been well educated and teach a diverse array of classes / have given public lectures).

Resumes are more targeted, concise documents that are limited to one (Max 2) page(s). When you apply for jobs, you want to present a concise document that showcases the skills and experience you anticipate the employer is looking for, for whichever specific position you are applying to.

Abcd3f3

Thanks everyone! How come some have like a introduction paragraph and others are just basically lists of achievements? Which is the right way?

chrisw

As is the case with the vast majority of life, there is no one "right" way. For some, an introductory statement to a CV helps to put their achievements into context. For another, it is just a complete waste of space.

zorrita

I was always taught that it was a CV if you had been published, and a resume if you had not. YMMV

ken285

CV's are typically used in academia and research positions. Resumes are the norm for most jobs.