No, a CV and the Resume are not the same. CV which stands for Curriculum Vitae is a long, in-depth document that describes your whole span of career. It is a Latin word which means ‘the course of life’ and used more for academic purposes and while applying for government jobs. Usually more than 3 pages it can also extend upto 10 pages and more. Resume on the other hand is a shorter document. Usually one-page or not exceeding more than two pages. It just pinpoints the key achievements and skills of your qualifications and professional background. A resume is used more for job searches in the Private Sector.