The full form of the CV is Curriculum Vitae. A CV provides a broad summary of a person’s educational, professional, and life experiences. A thorough profile of a person contains the candidate’s full name, contact information, home address, interests, educational background, accomplishments, soft & computer skills, languages spoke, marital status, and professional aspirations. Your education is listed in your curriculum vitae along with every other accomplishment, including publications, honours, and awards.
A CV describes the qualifications needed for a person’s professional opportunity, including their experience and other credentials. The CV resembles an American resume. A curriculum vitae is commonly the first document a prospective employer sees regarding a job applicant when screening applicants in some countries, frequently followed by an interview.
Few Points to Remember when you write a CV
- There is no need to include a photo, pay history, references, or justification for leaving the prior position in the CV.
- Such details may be provided individually to the employer upon request.
- In some Commonwealth countries, a CV is no longer than two pages (Ireland & UK).
- It only requires a summary of applicants’ employment histories, academic transcripts, and personal facts.