Keeping your curriculum vitae up to date

Writing a curriculum vitae (CV) is seemingly straightforward, but when work is busy and time limited, maintaining a list of accomplishments and achievements in a logical fashion is not always a priority. Compiling a CV retrospectively is not without its challenges and may lead to omissions or even inaccuracies. A CV provides an overview of an individual's work experience, education, and professional history, and in some ways succinctly reflects the course of one's working life. This editorial provides a few tips for consideration when updating a CV.