CV Maker

How to use the CV Maker

1. Add your personal and contact details, including a professional profile link like ORCID or LinkedIn if relevant to your field.
2. List your experience and education in reverse chronological order, including research positions, teaching roles, and fellowships.
3. Add publications and research — list each in the citation style expected in your field (this tool keeps the entry as free text so you can format it exactly as needed).
4. Write a short summary and list your key skills or competencies.
5. Download your CV as a PDF — CVs typically run longer than resumes, so don't worry about keeping it to one page.

What's the difference between a CV and a resume?

A resume is a short, targeted summary of your work history — typically one page, tailored to a specific job. A CV (curriculum vitae) is a longer, more comprehensive document that includes your full academic and professional history: education, research, publications, presentations, grants, and teaching experience. It's the standard format for academic, research, medical, and scientific positions.

Which countries use CV vs. resume?

In the United States and Canada, "CV" usually refers specifically to the academic/research document described above, while "resume" is used for standard job applications. In the UK, Ireland, and much of Europe, Africa, and Asia, "CV" is the general term used for what Americans would call a resume — so if you're applying internationally, check what format the employer actually expects rather than relying on the label alone.

How long should a CV be?

There's no fixed limit. Early-career CVs might run 2-3 pages, while an established academic's CV listing years of publications and grants can run much longer. Unlike a resume, length isn't penalized as long as every entry is relevant and accurately dated.