You found the perfect job, opened the application, and it asks for a "CV." Or maybe it asks for a "resume" and you have only ever built a CV. Same panic, same question: are these the same thing, and if not, which one do you actually send? The short answer is that they are different documents with different purposes, lengths, and audiences, and sending the wrong one can quietly cost you the interview. This guide lays out every real difference between a CV and a resume, shows you which to use based on your field and country, and gives you a simple rule for deciding in seconds.
