Curriculum vitae and resume the same. The resume will be tailored to each position whereas the cv will stay put and any changes will be in the cover letter. The curriculum vitae is the most accepted form for job applications all over the world. Length of resumes and cvs. Typically cvs for entry level candidates are longer than resumes at least two or three pages.
A curriculum vitae cv provides a summary of your experience and skills. However in terms of content it basically remains the same. However there are a few basic differences ie. There are a couple of reasons for the difference in length.
If you are applying for both academic as well as industry private or public sector positions you will need to prepare both a resume and a cv. You would find some basic variations in the order of presentation from country to country and sometimes from company to company. A curriculum vitae can be two pages long or it can be upwards of a dozen. The cv presents a full history of your academic credentials so the length of the document is variable.
One is that resumes often use short phrases and bullet point formats while a curriculum vitae goes into more depth.