2007-03-13 11:09:07 · 15 answers · asked by John B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
its from the latin for' the course of ones life,
2007-03-13 11:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by whatnoshed 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A curriculum vitae (singular), meaning "course of one's life, is a document that gives much more detail than does a resume about your academic and professional accomplishments.
2007-03-13 18:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The translation from Latin to English of CV is "course of life."
Just for reference: While the term CV and resume are often times used interchangeably, with CV being considered just a formal title for a resume, in actuality CV is suppose to be a longer format since it is more comprehensive.. Typically when an employer asks for a CV, instead of a resume, they mean that they would like a comprehensive listing of your professional history. Ergo, include all your terms of employment, academic history, and significant achievements like being published.
2007-03-13 19:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by Riz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curriculum comes from the Latin word currere meaning 'to run.'
Vitae likewise means 'of life.'
In everyday use the term 'curriculum vitae' means a brief account of one's life or career.
2007-03-13 18:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by Michael G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Curriculum vitae" (singular, "curricula" plural, in England is called CV) is a Latin expression and it stands for the story of your life...
You have to write your studies, your jobs, your hobbies, and everything that could be important to know you. The CV is used to look for a job...
2007-03-14 13:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sbadiglio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
curriculum vi·tae (vÄ«'tÄ, vÄ'tÄ«, wÄ'tÄ«')
n., pl. curricula vitae. (Abbr. CV)
A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer.
[Latin curriculum vītae, the race of life : curriculum, course + vītae, genitive of vīta, life.]
2007-03-14 04:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by SidBridge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The course taken by one's life.
2007-03-13 18:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CURRICULUM VITAE ISA WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND SKILLS...
2007-03-13 18:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by vulcan19412003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vital statistics (nah that's not it)
or better: The Story Of My Life
or how about A List Of Things That Happened To Me
i don't speak latin, but "vitae" has to mean "of life" and the meaning of "curriculum" has to be related to its educational meaning, i.e., a list of subjects that are to be studied or tasks that are to be done
ah.. thanks gav (thumbs down? whence?)
2007-03-13 18:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Literally - schedule of life.
2007-03-13 18:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by gav 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋