Resume vs. curriculum vitae: are they the same?

It's one of the most common questions when job hunting. The short answer is they refer to the same document, but there are nuances.

Same document, different name

• ›Hoja de vida: common in Colombia and Latin America.
• ›Curriculum vitae (CV): Latin term, international use.
• ›Resume: the U.S. English term, usually shorter.

Which term to use?

Use the one common where you apply. What truly matters is the content and presentation.

What really makes the difference

More than the name, what's decisive is that it's clear, up to date, highlights achievements and looks good. With Tu Currículo you create your resume or CV —multilingual— and download it as PDF or ATS resume.