UK Recruitment Glossary
Resume
In recruiter context
In the US, the resume is the standard application document for nearly all roles outside academia. US resumes lean shorter (1 page is the convention for under 10 years' experience), more achievement-focused, and almost never include a photo. UK CVs run 2 pages, sometimes include a personal statement, and again no photo. Same document, different conventions.
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