CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Meaning & Definition

A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a comprehensive document that provides an individual with a complete overview of their academic, professional, and career credentials. Typically, a CV is utilized for academic jobs, government positions, research positions, and for international applications where a candidate’s entire career history is required.

Important features of a CV

• Gives an overall picture of the applicant’s qualifications. 
• Useful for academic, research and professional roles as it helps recruiters evaluate a candidate’s qualifications in detail. 
• It enables a more structured, transparent and efficient evaluation of candidates. 
• Important for positions that require higher levels of education.

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

• In India, there are no laws governing the creation of a CV.
• Information contained within an applicant’s CV must be treated with respect in terms of privacy and confidentiality.
• The information contained within an applicant’s CV should only be used for recruiting purposes.
• Employers must stop requesting extra personal information from their applicants.
• Employers should have internal HR policies that direct how CVs will be stored and maintained.