The Curriculum Vita
When talking about the CV, it is important to note how this term is used by examining the type of job you are applying for as well as the geographic region where the employer and opening is located.
- In the United States, a Curriculum Vita ("CV" or "vita") is "a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities." It is not the standard resume used in most employment settings but a variation provided only when specifically requested, usually in pursuit of an academic or research position.
- In other countries, the CV is the standard resume, although the format and some of the information included may differ from customary practice in the US.
- Preparing A Curriculum Vitae - includes examples, from Quintessential Careers
- Preparing the Curriculum Vitae - includes other sites as well as information for preparing CV's for working internationally, by the National Institute of Health
- The CV Doctor- includes sample CV's they critiqued, from the Chronicle of Higher Education
- Vita information from University of California at Riverside
- Discussion of CV's from around the world - from About.com
- JobStar Central - includes information about CV's for academic positions