A1 noun Neutral #532 most common

CV

/ˌsiːˈviː/

A CV, short for curriculum vitae, is a written document that lists your education, work experience, and skills. It is used by people to apply for jobs and by employers to select candidates for interviews.

Examples

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1

I need to update my CV because I just finished a new computer course.

I need to update my CV because I just finished a new computer course.

2

Successful candidates are required to submit a CV and a cover letter.

Successful candidates are required to submit a CV and a cover letter.

3

Can you check my CV for any spelling mistakes?

Can you check my CV for any spelling mistakes?

Word Family

Noun
CV
Related
curriculum vitae
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Memory Tip

Think of CV as 'Career Video'—though it's a document, it shows the 'video' or story of your career so far.

Quick Quiz

Please ______ your CV to the email before sending it to the manager.

Correct!

The correct answer is: attach

Examples

1

I need to update my CV because I just finished a new computer course.

everyday

I need to update my CV because I just finished a new computer course.

2

Successful candidates are required to submit a CV and a cover letter.

formal

Successful candidates are required to submit a CV and a cover letter.

3

Can you check my CV for any spelling mistakes?

informal

Can you check my CV for any spelling mistakes?

4

The department requires an academic CV detailing your research and publications.

academic

The department requires an academic CV detailing your research and publications.

5

Our HR manager is currently reviewing the CVs for the sales position.

business

Our HR manager is currently reviewing the CVs for the sales position.

Word Family

Noun
CV
Related
curriculum vitae

Common Collocations

attach a CV attach a CV
update a CV update a CV
send a CV send a CV
impressive CV impressive CV
CV template CV template

Common Phrases

Tailor your CV

Tailor your CV (to match a specific job)

CV gap

CV gap (a period when you were not working)

Submit a CV

Submit a CV

Often Confused With

CV vs resume

In North America, 'resume' is used for job applications, while 'CV' is mainly for academic positions; in the UK, 'CV' is used for all jobs.

CV vs cover letter

A CV lists your facts and history, while a cover letter is a personal note explaining why you want the specific job.

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Usage Notes

The term is an abbreviation of the Latin 'curriculum vitae'. In British English, it is the standard term for a job application document.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'a CV' as a verb; say 'write a CV' or 'send a CV'. Also, remember that 'CV' is usually capitalized.

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Memory Tip

Think of CV as 'Career Video'—though it's a document, it shows the 'video' or story of your career so far.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'curriculum vitae', which literally means 'the course of one's life'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one CV, two CVs Used with the indefinite article 'a' (a CV) because the letter 'C' begins with a consonant sound /s/
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Cultural Context

In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand, 'CV' is used almost exclusively, whereas 'resume' is the preferred term in the United States.

Quick Quiz

Please ______ your CV to the email before sending it to the manager.

Correct!

The correct answer is: attach

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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email

A1

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director

A1

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coordinator

A1

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intern

A1

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file

A1

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form

A1

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