CV

noun

a summary of your academic and work history

• Syn: ↑curriculum vitae, ↑resume

• Hypernyms: ↑summary, ↑sum-up

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abbreviation or cvt

convertible

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1. cardiovascular.

2. Also, C.V. curriculum vitae.

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abbrev

1. Chevaux (French), as in 2CV deux chevaux two horsepower (car)

2. Cross of Valour (Aust and Can)

3. Curriculum vitae

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CV UK [ˌsiː ˈviː] US [ˌsi ˈvi] noun [countable] [singular CV plural CVs] british ★

curriculum vitae: a document giving details of your qualifications and the jobs you have had in the past that you send to someone when you are applying for a job. The American word is résumé .

Thesaurus: applying and interviewing for jobs_hyponym

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abbr.

■ cardiovascular

■ curriculum vitae

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noun, pl CVs [count]

: ↑curriculum vitae

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CV [CV] [ˌsiː ˈviː] [ˌsiː ˈviː] (BrE) (NAmE résumé) noun

the abbreviation for ‘curriculum vitae ’ (a written record of your education and the jobs you have done, that you send when you are applying for a job)

•

Send a full CV with your job application.

See also: ↑résumé  

Collocations:

Jobs

Getting a job

look for work

look for/apply for/go for a job

get/pick up/complete/fill out/ (BrE) fill in an application (form)

send/email your (BrE) CV/(NAmE) résumé/application/application form/covering letter

be called for/have/attend an interview

offer sb a job/work/employment/promotion

find/get/land a job

employ/ (especially NAmE) hire/recruit/ (especially BrE) take on staff/workers/trainees

recruit/appoint a manager

Doing a job

arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory

start/finish work/your shift

do/put in/work overtime

have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications

do/get/have/receive training

learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills

cope with/manage/share/spread the workload

improve your/achieve a better work-life balance

have (no) job satisfaction/job security

Building a career

have a job/work/a career/a vocation

find/follow/pursue/ (especially NAmE) live (out) your vocation

enter/go into/join a profession

choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career

change jobs/profession/career

be/ (both especially BrE) work/go freelance

do/take on temp work/freelance work

do/be engaged in/be involved in voluntary work

Leaving your job

leave/ (especially NAmE) quit/resign from your job

give up work/your job/your career

hand in your notice/resignation

plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.

take early retirement