A Resume or CV? When To Use Which One and Why

very nice thanks for sharing.

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Excellent Insight Mr.Siva.

As Ms.Devi mentioned it depends on the region where we seek the job, usually in India a resume or Bio-Data will do for any kind of job. But in it is completely different in the Middle-East, Employers prefer the CV which reveals the 360 degree (as Makrand said)of candidate immaterial of the field. But in my HR experience Resume plays an introductory role and the CV before the interview phase. Through the CV we will be able to understand (too an extent) the caliber of the candidate, Most of the time I was able judge who is the most suitable candidate through analyzing the CV and it always worked in my case.

Thanks for your valuable comment Ms. Devi. I agree with your point that the terms "CV" and "Resume" have different usages all over the world.  After coming into recuitment I used these two terms for the same purpose. Because in India, both terms have the same meaning and purpose. So I tried to know the difference between these two terms and i ended up with this article. :)

Thanks for pointing out the difference between the two terms
Resume and CV.
However, it should be noted that the terms "resume" and "CV" are used in different ways all over the world. In the United States and in the English-speaking areas of Canada, the word "resume" is used predominantly. The term "CV" is used more often in Ireland, England, Scotland, New Zealand, and French Canada. In India and Australia, however, the terms are generally interchangeable.

My understanding of a CV is that it covers every detail of your education and experience while on the other hand a Resume is tailored in order to reflect skills and experience that will be of particular use in the position you are applying for.

By the way the Americans request Resumes.  

Thank You For Sharing This Knowledge Mr. Sivasubramanian

Thank you Mr.Mihir and thanks for the additional information too

Hi Siva
This article is good - thanks for sharing. Also u can find more information at following link. This website (www.about.com) is really good. Had used in my early career when was aboard.
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/curriculumvitae/a/curriculumvitae.htm

its really wonder full sharing...thanks alot

Very good interesting Thanks for sharing...

Thanks a lot sir, This is updating my knowledge.

Great siva. Appreciable

very nice one

Thank you Siva.. I was not aware of the differenence and between these two. Great information.

Thank you Gargi

Great posting Mr.Siva,I am sure many people didn't know the difference between a CV and a resume.so this will be a great insight for them.

Thank you, Mr.Mishra

Thanks for sharing this article....and giving insight on the difference between the CV and a resume....

Thank you Mr.Makrand Bhave. Request you to adress me by my name [Siva]

Interesting Sir. CV, curriculum vitae, is a document wherein you are supposed to document a 360 degree of your life. You have to afford the reader an insight to your physical, mental and IQ side of self. Whereas a resume is a document where you are required to document your work experience! Great insight.