Terminology
Resume vs CV — what's the actual difference?
How the two terms are used in different countries, why the distinction matters, and which one to send when the job posting is ambiguous.
Regional guidance
Resume and CV conventions by region.
Hiring conventions differ more than most career advice acknowledges. A resume that works in New York may look wrong in London or Karachi — and the word "CV" itself means different things in different countries. These guides explain what changes and what doesn't.
A note on honesty: hiring conventions evolve, vary by employer and industry, and are not always fixed. Where our guidance reflects a general tendency rather than a rule, we say so. Before submitting to a specific employer, confirm anything you're unsure about.
United States
Resume conventions in the United States
Length, photo policy, personal details, and the "resume vs CV" distinction as it applies to US employers.
United Kingdom
CV conventions in the United Kingdom
Why the UK uses "CV" rather than "resume", how long it should be, and what UK employers expect that US employers don't.
Pakistan
Resume conventions in Pakistan
What's commonly expected in Pakistan, what's shifting, and how to decide whether to include personal details.
Academic
Academic CV vs employment resume
The differences in structure, length, and content between an academic CV and a practitioner resume — and why the two are not interchangeable.
International
International job application considerations
Practical issues when applying across borders: format, language, degree equivalency, and visa status.