Resume
Your résumé is an overview of your education, experiences, and skills and is used to market your strengths to potential employers. Before writing a résumé, identify what skills employers value by reviewing job descriptions of careers that interest you.
It is:
Short (1-2 pages)
Specific (showcases only your most relevant skills and work experience
Used to apply for nearly any job
CV
Is a useful format for academic professionals as it helps to include lengthy portfolios, unlike a resume. From achievements to education and details about your publishing history, the section headers in a CV are diverse. There is no page limit for a CV for academic professionals!
It is:
Long (no page limit, sometimes 20+ pages
Comprehensive (presents all of your academic positions, publications, and achievements
Used to apply for academic and scientific jobs
