Free and printable CV templates are offered on this page. More than 17 types of CV templates are highly selected for personal use and free download. A curriculum vitae (CV) is a written summary of one's education backgrounds, work experience and other relevant information regarding the job applicant's qualifications. The CV is similar to resume, but is more detailed than a resume and is commonly used by those applying jobs outside the US and Australia. People in academia and medicine in the US also tend to use CVs than resumes.