Which document summarizes a person's professional accomplishments and credentials?

A curriculum vitae, often abbreviated as CV, is a comprehensive document that outlines an individual's professional accomplishments, educational background, skills, and credentials. It provides a detailed account of a person's career trajectory, including positions held, publications, presentations, certifications, and relevant experiences.

This format is typically used when applying for academic, research, or other positions that require a thorough evaluation of a candidate’s qualifications and career history. In contrast, other documents such as contracts are agreements between parties, testimony reports are records of spoken evidence during legal proceedings, and affidavits are written statements confirmed by oath. These documents do not serve the same purpose of summarizing professional achievements and credentials as a curriculum vitae does.