HR Terminology Curriculum Vitae

Complygate has put together a complete list of key HR terms, phrases, acronyms and jargon to assist HR professionals in navigating the extensive, ever-growing HR terminology. We would like to encourage you to read, share and make use of this terminology collection. If you have any suggestions of terms or keywords we have missed, please contact us and we will include them in our next update.

Please enjoy reading!

shape
shape
shape
shape
shape
shape
shape
shape

What is a curriculum vitae?


  • A curriculum vitae is a document that states out your qualifications for employment. It is mainly used to get academic job positions.
  • Curriculum vitae is similar to a resume; it provides details about a person's educational and work history. They are typically longer than a resume.
  • A CV can be as long as a person wants there is no limit to the length on a CV, as long as the focal point is about academic and professional experience. Also to make sure it is all relevant.

What is included within a curriculum vitae?


  • At the start of your curriculum vitae, you would usually state your contact details, such as your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  • Your CV should include extensive information about your academic history, lists of any academic awards, and other related honours you have been given.
  • A CV should state your experience and employee sectioned off with details of the job role and skills achieved. This is jobs in both paid and unpaid.
  • Lastly, your CV should provide a lid of reference, as well as their contact details.
document verification

Document Verification

Fully automated. No Human-in-the-loop.

Learn more
1 Platform 8 checks

1 Platform - 20 Checks

Innovative Platform For Employment Vetting

Learn More
Skilled Worker Mock Audit

Skilled Worker: Mock Audit

Immigration compliance and right to work checks

Learn More

Use Complygate to increase confidence in decision making.

Learn more

Blog

Check our blog for latest industry news and update about new releases.

Complygate is the best HR software for SMEs.

image
16 May 2025

How to Choose the Right Background Checker in the UK (2025)

Looking for the best background checker in the UK? Discover 5 key questions to ask in 2025 to ensure compliance, speed, and accuracy.

Read More
image
12 May 2025

Can You Hire Someone with a Criminal Record in the UK?

Learn if you can hire someone with a criminal record in the UK, legal risks, DBS checks, and how to build fair, consistent hiring policies with confidence.

Read More
image
01 May 2025

How to Interpret Pre-Employment Checks Result

Learn how to interpret pre employment check results fairly and compliantly to make smarter, risk-aware hiring decisions that protect your organisation.

Read More