Resume Vs CV: 10 Key Differences between CV & Resume

Vinayak SP
9/06/2025
You definitely heard the word RESUME more than once in your career, in most cases, it is used as a synonym for the CV (i.e. curriculum vitae). But in some cases, it is regarded as a different entity. Let's see, how a CV differs from a resume. What is a resume? What is CV? What are the differences between a CV & resume? And more.

Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae [CV] —
Why do some people prefer a CV instead of using a resume? European people used to use the word CV, whereas Americans used to use the word resume. There is no standard set by any to call your professional document a CV or Resume. It's all up to you and how you gonna use it for your specific circumference.

Your resume or a CV is your professional document, that helps you set an interview for your job application. And today I am gonna discuss the differences between a CV and a resume so you can choose which one is most suitable for your employment.
CV vs. Resume
CV vs. Resume
You may also like to know;

Resume vs CV: The difference between a CV and a resume

  1. CV [curriculum vitae] is a Latin word and if you want to go in-depth, you will find the actual meaning of it; in other words, it is called "course of life." So basically, your CV is based on your whole but academic life and professional experiences that you have undergone.

  2. In order to CV stands out from your competitors it requires detailed information about everything that you achieved in your life.

  1. A proper CV is specially recommended for people who want to switch or move forward in their career to the next level and who have experience of about 10 to 15 years in their work.

  2. A CV is requested specially when applying for academic roles, scientists, researchers' works, fellowships, or university positions. A resume is recommended for quick job search & application.

  1. The major difference between a resume and a CV is its length. The CV has no limits for its length but the resume needs to be less than two pages. Your resume is nothing but a brief and short overview that is summed up in one or two pages.

  2. A resume is a 1 to 2 pages summary report showing important points about your educational qualifications, skills, & a brief description of an experience.

  1. A CV is a 2 to 8 pages document that includes education, skills, experience, achievements, certificates, honors, recommendations, awards, publications, and references.

  2. You require to update your CV regularly if you achieve something new academically or professionally.

  3. You can add all your info in the CV as a broad description of everything you have accomplished in your professional and academic life.

  4. A resume is used for entry-level people and newly graduated students who searching for a job. They don't need to make a large CV, because their 'course of life9' is not large as well as they have limited working experience in their field. Obviously, a resume is the best option for such kinds of people. So, these are the basic key differences between a resume and a CV.

Difference Between CV and RESUME Explained / CV vs Resume —Interview Skills

Difference Between CV and RESUME Explained / CV vs Resume —Interview Skills


If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your friends and help us spread the word.
What other people reading right now...!!?!!
Loading...
Vinayak SP
Published by

Vinayak SP

A passionate web geek, digital columnist, and a successful solo entrepreneur who has been dedicatedly working on ProBlogBooster. Don't miss out on his insights - Join the PBB tribe & follow on social media and subscribe to email newsletter to stay updated with the latest tech trends & internet buzz!

Next Post Previous Post
No Comment
    Add Comment
    comment url

    But before you read the page, I just want to tell you that; you can now convert every visitor & every impression in $$$ with the most advanced & reliable monetization platform that having highest fill rate & the best payouts in the industry.

    ADTR Network

    One day approval. Monetize your traffic from day 1, with 100% fill rates, higher CPM, & quick payouts. Register to Start Earning Right Now →

    Join
    ADTR Network
    Now
    Make $$$ While You zzZ

    Tap into high-performance monetization ad network for global reach and top-tier payouts.

    Join Now
    50K+
    Global Partners
    1.5B+
    Conversions/Year
    $87M+
    Payouts/Year
    248+
    GEOs Covered
    Dollar Coin
    Google Certified Partner
    328% Ad Revenue Growth.

    Stop leaving money on the table. Our AI automatically optimizes ad placements for maximum earnings. See results from Day 1.

    Unlock My Revenue

    Testimonials

    Client Name 1
    I joined PBB when I started blogging 6 years ago. It was my go-to resource for just about ANYTHING!! Without it, I would not have continued down this journey. Thank you PBB for helping me turn my passion into a full-time career!!!
    Nikhil Agarwal
    Client Name 2
    Thank you! After many years of dreaming... I found the courage to start one myself. I could not have done it with your step-by-step guidance! Thank you so much for Pro Blog Booster, for your patient instructions!
    Nandhini Sinha
    Client Name 3
    I highly recommend ProBlogBooster to any new tech blogger... The site holds a wealth of information and is both inspiring and educational. The tech tuts are very in details and the support you receive will help to overcome any challenges along the way.
    Arnab Tamada
    Client Name 4
    Problogbooster is awesome. If you’re serious about taking your blog to the next level then there’s no better blog. It has given me the confidence to keep growing my eCommerce site and view it as a serious business.
    Matt Flynn

    Disclaimer

    We are a professional review site that operates like any other website on the internet. We value our readers' trust and are confident in the information we provide. The post may contain some affiliate/referral links, and if you make a purchase through them, we receive referral income as a commission. We are unbiased and do not accept fixed marketing articles or fake reviews. We thoroughly test each product and only give high marks to the very best. We are an independent organization and the opinions/views/thoughts expressed here are our own.

    Privacy Policy

    All of the ProBlogBooster ideas are free for any type of personal or commercial use. All I ask is to keep the footer links intact which provides due credit to its authors. From time to time, we may use visitors/readers, information for distinct & upcoming, unanticipated uses not earlier disclosed in our privacy notice. If collected data or information practices changed or improved at some time in the future, we would post all the policy changes to our website to notify you of these changes, and we will use for these new purposes only data collected from the time of the policy change forward. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check back our website policy pages periodically. For more about this just read out; Privacy Policy