Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples
/ˌsiː ˈviː/abbreviationCore term
In job interviews & careers, CV means: A document that lists your education, work experience and skills, which you send to an employer when you apply for a job. It is short for curriculum vitae.
In Turkish: özgeçmiş, CV
How it is used
The standard word in the UK, Europe and much of the world. You write, update and send a CV, and job ads often say 'Please send your CV and a cover letter'. A UK CV is usually two pages and normally has no photo.
Example sentences
Could you send me an updated CV by the end of the week?
I've cut my CV down to two pages and added my latest project.
Common collocations
update your CV
send a CV
attach your CV
CV template
Related terms
resumeA short summary of your education, work history and skills that you send to employers, usually one page long. This is the usual American word for a CV.
cover letterA one-page letter sent with your CV that explains why you want a particular job and why you are a good fit for it.
work experienceThe jobs you have done and what you learned from them; in British English it can also mean a short unpaid placement for school pupils.
professional summaryA short paragraph at the top of a CV that sums up who you are professionally, your main experience and what you can offer.
