What is a CV?

Whilst 'curriculum vitae' is a Latin term meaning 'the course of your life', it is more useful to think of a good CV as the 'edited highlights'.

In a CV you are not actually telling your life story - you are selling yourself!

If you remember this you will be well on the way to composing a CV that has a realistic chance of getting you an interview (which is what we are all after when we sit down to write one...).

This section includes:

• What a CV should contain
• Tips on presenting your CV
• CV checklist
• Example CVs
• Resources