Curriculum vitae

[4][5] The term curriculum vitae and its abbreviation, CV, are also used especially in academia to refer to extensive or even complete summaries of a person's career, qualifications, and education, including publications and other information.

[citation needed] For example, the University of California, Davis notes that "[i]n the United States and Canada, CV and resume are sometimes used interchangeably" while describing the common distinction made in North-American academia between the use of these terms to refer to documents with different contents and lengths.

In general usage in all English-speaking countries, a CV is short (usually a maximum of two sides of A4 paper),[1][3] and therefore contains only a summary of the job seeker's employment history, qualifications, education, and some personal information.

A CV's format is not fixed: its main purpose to impress an employer, showcasing skills, experience and creativity.

In academic and medical careers, a CV is usually a comprehensive document that provides extensive information on education, publications, and other achievements.