U.S. Resume & CV Guide
In the U.S., a resume and a CV are usually used for different purposes.
Use this guide as a starting point, then tailor your approach to your experience and target opportunity.
Resume
A resume is generally a targeted career document used for employment applications.
CV
A CV is typically more comprehensive and is often associated with academic, research or certain specialized applications.
Context matters
Employers and institutions may use the terms differently, so follow the specific application instructions.
Choose the right document
The goal is to provide the document that matches the opportunity rather than simply using the longer version.