Well, for a start, it's actually a "Curriculum Vitae". "Curiculum Vitae" is just a very common mis-spelling.
The simplest dictionary definition says a Curriculum Vitae is "a summary of your academic and work history". Well, that's basically true, but we see a Curriculum Vitae (or 'CV' for short) as more of a personal marketing tool, one which should be carefully crafted to ensure you have the best possible chance of getting the job you want.
What to include in your "CV"
In addition to your education and work history, your CV should contain your research experience, publications, grants and fellowships, courses taught, institutional service, professional associations, accreditation, presentations, licenses, and awards.
"Tips"
Keep it Short
If possible, try to keep your CV short and concise. Include summaries of your employment and education, rather than lots of details. Use formal (no slang or abbreviations) and well-written language, writing simply and clearly.
It can be tempting to over-polish a CV and make our educational qualifications or work history sound a little better than they really are. If you're tempted to stretch the truth about your work history - don't.
