A curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that provides a comprehensive summary of a persons career, qualifications, and education. It is similar to a resume but is generally longer and more detailed. The term "curriculum vitae" is Latin for "course of life" and is often shortened to CV. In North America, the term "resume" is more commonly used to refer to a short career summary.

A CV typically includes information on a persons education, work experience, research, publications, presentations, and other professional achievements. It is usually used when applying for positions in academia or other fields where a persons specific knowledge or expertise is required. In many countries, a CV is the first document that a prospective employer looks at when screening candidates for job interviews, scholarship programs, grant applications, or bursaries.

The information included in a CV may vary from one applicant to another, depending on the job they are applying for. However, a typical CV includes the following components:

• Full name and contact information
• Education
• Work experience
• Research and publications
• Presentations
• Awards and honors
• Professional memberships
• Skills and qualifications

When writing a CV, it is important to use a font that is easy to read and to be consistent with the formatting throughout the document. The recommended font styles include Arial, Calibri, Cambria, and others. It is also important to tailor the CV to the specific positions to which one is applying and to place more relevant sections earlier in the document.