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What’s a CV?What’s a CV?

Curricula vitae Curricula vitae Latin “course of life”Latin “course of life”

Used for international, professional, Used for international, professional, or academic positionsor academic positions

Used for application purposes as Used for application purposes as well as means for introducing invited well as means for introducing invited speakersspeakers

How is a CV different than a How is a CV different than a Resume?Resume?

Longer (2+ pages)Longer (2+ pages) ContentContent

Summary of Summary of academic, teaching, academic, teaching, research, research, publications, publications, honors, and servicehonors, and service

PurposePurpose Career biographyCareer biography

Contents of a Standard Contents of a Standard CVCV

Contact Contact informationinformation

Professional Professional objectiveobjective

Professional Professional licenses and licenses and certificationscertifications

EducationEducation Work experience Work experience Clinical rotation Clinical rotation

experiencesexperiences Presentations Presentations

PublicationsPublications Research Research

experienceexperience Scholarly activitiesScholarly activities Awards and honorsAwards and honors Grants Grants Professional Professional

memberships memberships Community service Community service

activitiesactivities References References

Contents of Standard CVContents of Standard CV Complete contact informationComplete contact information

Use permanent mailing addressUse permanent mailing address Consider including campus address, but Consider including campus address, but

indicate which is permanent mailing indicate which is permanent mailing address address

Include your email addressInclude your email address Professional objectiveProfessional objective

The more specific the betterThe more specific the better Taylor to each position you targetTaylor to each position you target

Residency versus clinical positionResidency versus clinical position

Contents of Standard CVContents of Standard CV Professional licenses/certificationsProfessional licenses/certifications

Include licensure/certification numbersInclude licensure/certification numbers EducationEducation

Degree completion datesDegree completion dates MajorMajor Institution attendedInstitution attended

Work experienceWork experience Title of position, dates of employmentTitle of position, dates of employment Name of institution, locationName of institution, location Description of experience, responsibilities, and Description of experience, responsibilities, and

achievementsachievements

Contents of Standard CVContents of Standard CV

Clinical rotation experiencesClinical rotation experiences As student list clerkship experiences As student list clerkship experiences

similar to work experiencessimilar to work experiences List rotation site, preceptor, short List rotation site, preceptor, short

description of activitiesdescription of activities PresentationsPresentations

List titles, audience, datesList titles, audience, dates Include academic presentations to Include academic presentations to

highlight communication skillshighlight communication skills

Contents of Standard Contents of Standard CVsCVs

Publications/PostersPublications/Posters List all publicationsList all publications Include newsletters, case reports, original Include newsletters, case reports, original

researchresearch Research experiencesResearch experiences

List any research experiences (lab technician, List any research experiences (lab technician, data collection experience)data collection experience)

Describe research skills developedDescribe research skills developed Scholarly activitiesScholarly activities

List involvement in special projects and activitiesList involvement in special projects and activities Examples: DUE projects, data collection role in Examples: DUE projects, data collection role in

study, experiences in projects on rotations study, experiences in projects on rotations

Contents of Standard CVContents of Standard CV

Awards and honorsAwards and honors List specific awards, scholarships, List specific awards, scholarships,

recognitionsrecognitions GrantsGrants

List grant (submitted and funded), funding List grant (submitted and funded), funding source, amount, datessource, amount, dates

Professional membershipsProfessional memberships List membership in organizationsList membership in organizations Leadership positions held and committee Leadership positions held and committee

involvement (dates)involvement (dates)

Contents of Standard Contents of Standard CVsCVs

Community service activities Community service activities List/describe volunteer and community List/describe volunteer and community

service activities service activities Activities with student organizationsActivities with student organizations CAP projectsCAP projects

References References Generally provided separatelyGenerally provided separately Ask before listing someone as referenceAsk before listing someone as reference Available upon requestAvailable upon request

Different Versions of CVsDifferent Versions of CVs

Professional objective tailored to the Professional objective tailored to the positionposition

Prioritize key experiences important Prioritize key experiences important for the position to be presented early for the position to be presented early within CVwithin CV

Stylistic ConsiderationsStylistic Considerations

Order of contents of CV should reflect Order of contents of CV should reflect individuals strengths and take into individuals strengths and take into consideration experiences necessary for the consideration experiences necessary for the position position

Use action words when describing experiencesUse action words when describing experiences Reverse chronological order Reverse chronological order Standard 8 ½ X 11 inch bond paperStandard 8 ½ X 11 inch bond paper Single side printing, preferably laserSingle side printing, preferably laser Conservative, 12-14 size font throughoutConservative, 12-14 size font throughout Avoid excessive lines, graphics, shading, etcAvoid excessive lines, graphics, shading, etc

Important “Cs” of CVsImportant “Cs” of CVs ClearClear

Well-organized, content flows wellWell-organized, content flows well ConciseConcise

Include relevant and necessary informationInclude relevant and necessary information CompleteComplete

Includes everything you need to show Includes everything you need to show qualificationsqualifications

ConsistentConsistent Use consistent design, fonts, layoutUse consistent design, fonts, layout

CurrentCurrent Keep up to date, update at least annuallyKeep up to date, update at least annually

Important “Don’ts” for Important “Don’ts” for CVsCVs

Spelling or grammatical errorsSpelling or grammatical errors Proof, proof, proof . . . . then proof Proof, proof, proof . . . . then proof

again!!again!! Have numerous people reviewHave numerous people review

Difficult to read fonts/small font sizeDifficult to read fonts/small font size Minimal 12 pt font, laser printerMinimal 12 pt font, laser printer Standard fonts preferredStandard fonts preferred Think conservativeThink conservative

Cheap paperCheap paper White, cream, gray bond paperWhite, cream, gray bond paper

Important “Don’ts” for Important “Don’ts” for CVsCVs

Folding, staplingFolding, stapling Send in large envelope to companiesSend in large envelope to companies Consider inserting header (upper right Consider inserting header (upper right

corner) with name corner) with name ““Mass” mailing “to whom it may Mass” mailing “to whom it may

concern”concern” Target specific individual within a companyTarget specific individual within a company

Weak objective/philosophyWeak objective/philosophy Lack cover letterLack cover letter

First thing that is seen; need strong letterFirst thing that is seen; need strong letter

Cover LettersCover Letters

Often more important than CV when Often more important than CV when mailing information for a positionmailing information for a position

Need to make your letter unique to Need to make your letter unique to stand out from the reststand out from the rest

Creative/unique lettersCreative/unique letters Show that you have researched the Show that you have researched the

position and/or institution/companyposition and/or institution/company Refer to connections that you might Refer to connections that you might

have have Faculty members, residents Faculty members, residents

Cover LettersCover Letters Cover letters should be addressed to a Cover letters should be addressed to a

specific individual specific individual Verify correct name spelling, titleVerify correct name spelling, title

First paragraphFirst paragraph State interest in the positionState interest in the position Include several sentences which indicate Include several sentences which indicate

interest in position and qualificationsinterest in position and qualifications ““After spending a great deal of time working After spending a great deal of time working

as an intern in a Children’s Hospital, I was as an intern in a Children’s Hospital, I was interested to learn about the position for a interested to learn about the position for a clinical pharmacist at Children Are Us clinical pharmacist at Children Are Us Hospital.”Hospital.”

Cover LettersCover Letters Second/third paragraphSecond/third paragraph

Refer to CV enclosed and highlight experiences Refer to CV enclosed and highlight experiences that prepare you for the positionthat prepare you for the position

Personalize the qualities listed on CV pertinent to Personalize the qualities listed on CV pertinent to the positionthe position

““The most enjoyable experiences I have had The most enjoyable experiences I have had during my clerkships occurred during my during my clerkships occurred during my Pediatrics rotation. Seeing the smile and sense of Pediatrics rotation. Seeing the smile and sense of accomplishment on the face of the 5 year old accomplishment on the face of the 5 year old newly diagnosed diabetic whom I taught insulin newly diagnosed diabetic whom I taught insulin injection technique . . .” injection technique . . .”

Closing statementClosing statement List contact information if any questions, List contact information if any questions,

enthusiasm for position, offer to provide any enthusiasm for position, offer to provide any additional informationadditional information

Follow-up/Thank You Follow-up/Thank You LettersLetters

Decisions for second Decisions for second interviews/hiring may be influenced interviews/hiring may be influenced by your follow-up after an interviewby your follow-up after an interview

Just as important for positions no Just as important for positions no longer interested in pursuinglonger interested in pursuing Thank for timeThank for time ““I appreciate the time you spent with I appreciate the time you spent with

me discussing the position, however the me discussing the position, however the position does not meet my career goals position does not meet my career goals at this time. . .”at this time. . .”

Follow-Up/Thank You Follow-Up/Thank You LettersLetters

Address letter to specific Address letter to specific individual(s)individual(s) Verify correct name spelling, title, etcVerify correct name spelling, title, etc

Avoid generic lettersAvoid generic letters Make unique by referring to Make unique by referring to

discussions/experiences during discussions/experiences during interviewinterview

TimelinessTimeliness Within 1 week of interviewWithin 1 week of interview

Follow-Up/Thank You Follow-Up/Thank You LettersLetters

First paragraphFirst paragraph Indicate reason for letter/appreciation for Indicate reason for letter/appreciation for

interviewers time interviewers time ““Thank you for taking the time to meet with me Thank you for taking the time to meet with me

to discuss the clinical pharmacist position to discuss the clinical pharmacist position at . . .”at . . .”

Second paragraphSecond paragraph Express continued interest in the position, your Express continued interest in the position, your

individual contribution or “fit” with the position, individual contribution or “fit” with the position, understanding of positions requirements understanding of positions requirements

““After our visit, I believe the flexibility and After our visit, I believe the flexibility and emphasis on clinical practice of the position emphasis on clinical practice of the position would fit well with my goals . .”would fit well with my goals . .”

Follow-Up/Thank You Follow-Up/Thank You LettersLetters

Third paragraph (optional)Third paragraph (optional) Clarify misunderstandings during interview, Clarify misunderstandings during interview,

questions about your qualificationsquestions about your qualifications ““Although I know that your are looking for Although I know that your are looking for

someone who has more experience, I feel someone who has more experience, I feel that my . . .”that my . . .”

Closing statementClosing statement Re-emphasize continued interest and Re-emphasize continued interest and

enthusiasm for the position, contact enthusiasm for the position, contact informationinformation

Skills Employers WantSkills Employers Want

Communication skillsCommunication skills Highlight in presentations/publicationsHighlight in presentations/publications

Teamwork/interpersonal skillsTeamwork/interpersonal skills Highlight group activities in courseworkHighlight group activities in coursework

Computer skillsComputer skills Flexibility/adaptabilityFlexibility/adaptability Self-confidenceSelf-confidence Motivation/initiativeMotivation/initiative Work ethicWork ethic