CV

what is a CV

ChatGPT said:

A CV — short for Curriculum Vitae — is a detailed document that outlines a person’s educational background, work experience, skills, publications, honors, and other professional achievements.

🔍 Key Points:

  • Used for academic, research, medical, and international job applications
  • More detailed than a résumé, often 2+ pages
  • Commonly required in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and for academic or scientific roles in the U.S. and elsewhere

🧾 Typical Contents of a CV:

  1. Contact Information
  2. Education (degrees, institutions, dates)
  3. Work Experience
  4. Research/Teaching Experience (for academic CVs)
  5. Publications and Presentations
  6. Grants and Fellowships
  7. Awards and Honors
  8. Professional Affiliations
  9. Skills (languages, technical, etc.)
  10. References (optional or available upon request)

🇺🇸 vs 🌍 CV vs Résumé:

  • In the U.S., a résumé is a 1–2 page summary of relevant work experience tailored to a specific job.
  • In most other countries, “CV” and “résumé” are used interchangeably, but a CV is generally more comprehensive.