When you apply for a job in academia, including research, education, or scholarship, or to join a fellowship, write a CV. Create an in-depth collection of your professional and academic qualifications and accomplishments that you’ve gathered throughout the years.
When you apply for a regular job in any other field, write a resume. Target it at a particular job description to create a job application with relevant work experience, qualifications, and qualities that make you the best candidate for the role.
Read more about the differences between a CV and a resume.