CV vs resume — what is a CV and when to use each
What is a CV, how it differs from a resume, and regional expectations in AU, UK, and US.
CV vs resume: in the US, resume usually means a 1–2 page career summary; CV means academic full history. In the UK, Australia, and much of Europe, "CV" often means the standard job application document — length varies by seniority.
What is a CV in hiring practice? A structured record of education, experience, skills, and achievements. Academic CVs add publications, grants, teaching, and service.
When to send which
Faculty, postdoc, research fellow: academic CV. Corporate apply portals in AU/UK: usually CV format but corporate length unless senior. US corporate: resume unless they say CV.
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How to write a CV letter
A CV letter (cover letter) accompanies the document — it is not a duplicate CV. Introduce fit, cite one proof story, point to the attached CV or application form.