CV or Resumé?

The curriculum vitae (CV) and resumé are two very different beasts. The following gives the lowdown on how they differ:-


CV

• Used for academic and government research positions
• Consists of a full professional and educational history, plus a full list of publications
  
• No page limit
• Usually accompanied by a covering letter tailored to the position being applied for

See "Tips for a Successful CV" - ScienceCareers


Resumé

• Used mostly to apply for positions outside of academic and government research
  
• Consists of a summary of your professional experience and skills pertinent to the advertised position
• Usually one or two pages (perhaps more for senior level positions)
• A list of publications is not an absolute requirement, although a short list of particularly relevant publications might be included.
• The resumé is usually specifically tailored to the position being applied for.

See "How to Write an Award Winning Resumé" - ScienceCareers