Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae
Curriculum vitae (Latin for "course of life"), often shortened to CV, is a written overview of a person's experience and other qualifications for a job opportunity. In some countries, a CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˌkʌrɪkjʊˈlʌm ˈviːtaɪ/, /ˈviːteɪ/, or /ˈwaɪtiː/
- US: /kəˈrɪkjʊləm ˈviːteɪ/
Etymology
The term curriculum vitae is derived from Latin and means "course of life". It is used to refer to the summary of one's academic and work history.
Related terms
- Resume: A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application.
- Bio-data: Biographical data that gives factual information about the life and work experiences of a candidate, including education, job experience, and place and date of birth.
- Cover letter: A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document or a parcel of goods.
- Job application: The application is a form or collection of forms that an individual seeking employment must fill out as part of the process of informing an employer of the applicant's availability and desire to be employed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curriculum vitae
- Wikipedia's article - Curriculum vitae
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