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CV

CV

13 3.4
A written summary of your education, skills, and past jobs
  • noun
  • /siː viː/
  • UK
translation icon : currículum
  • Before the interview, he ensured that his CV was well-organized and up to date.

When they seek to go and apply for a job on their CV, it will follow them.

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Examples

  • For now, I'm just trying to get the best CV possible.

  • On your CV, the title of this report has been changed from "Financial Stability in Iceland" to "Financial Instability in Iceland."

  • Number one on the list of requirements is her CV and earlier work.

  • I sent my CV to those agencies you gave me.

  • "Your first few years in employment are a really important time on your CV," says Krauss.

    Academic text (2009)
  • She sent in her CV and she was the most qualified...

  • He's at home, updating his CV.

  • Purchasers will be wise to possess a CV ready, which documents previous company procedure encounters.

    Blog text (1)
  • I sent my CV to several companies to apply for new job opportunities.

  • She worked hard on her CV to highlight her skills and experience.

Synonyms

resume
vsCV
  • US
233 3.9

A short written summary of your education, skills, and work experience

is a broader, possibly longer document listing full qualifications
3 4.2

A written list of your education, skills, and work experience that people often send with a job application

is the common short label used instead of the full formal name
vita
vsCV
  • Formal
1 7.3

A short written summary of a person's education, work, and achievements

focuses instead on job application details like education and work history

How Detailed

portfolio
54 4.4
CV
  • UK
13 3.4
resume
  • US
233 3.9
summary
397 2.7

Surface Forms

CV singular
CVs plural

Etymology

CV comes from the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means 'course of life'. A CV is like a short record of your life at work and school, so people send one to show their education and job experience.