The short answer: it depends on where you're applying. The long answer is below — plus why it matters less than you think if you're tailoring both correctly.
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In the UK, people use "CV" and "resume" interchangeably. In the US, "resume" is always the right term. If you're applying internationally, check what the job posting says — or default to "CV" for UK roles and "resume" for US roles.
Whether it's called a CV or a resume, the format matters less than how well it's tailored to the specific job description.
Applicant Tracking Systems evaluate keyword match and format quality — not whether you titled the document "CV" or "resume". Both need to be optimised.
A generic UK CV performs just as poorly as a generic US resume. Both formats need to be customised to each job description to perform well.
My CV Buddy adapts both CVs and resumes. Upload either format, and the AI will tailor it for the specific role while preserving the appropriate format.
Whatever format you need, My CV Buddy tailors it to the job description automatically. UK CV or US resume — just upload and go.
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