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Curriculum Vitae |
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CV’s should be word processed, well laid out and printed on good quality paper. Employers do not want to see CV’s that look all the same. Your CV should be personalised and if possible look ‘a bit different’.
Always spell and grammar check the end result and then get someone else to proof read it—twice. You’ll be amazed at the mistakes you’ll miss!!!
Don’t try to lie or exaggerate on your CV to make it look more impressive. Even if you’re not found out, a CV that’s too good to be true may well be binned!
Contents of the CV: ¨ Personal details—name, address, date of birth, sex, marital status, nationality ¨ Secondary education ¨ University education ¨ Postgraduate education ¨ Diplomas of higher training ¨ Distinctions, honours, prizes ¨ Research awards ¨ Teaching experience ¨ Professional experience—hospital, general practice, training courses ¨ Membership of societies ¨ Committee assignments ¨ Research interests and research grants ¨ Contributions to specific meetings ¨ Published work— original reports, review papers, theses, books, chapters in books, monographs, non-printed materials, published abstracts, papers in press, papers submitted for publication ¨ Hobbies and outside interests
One of the purposes of a CV is to generate questions you would be happy to answer at an interview; it also provides you with a unique opportunity to ‘sell yourself’ on paper.
Keep sentences and paragraphs short. Use indented and bulleted statements where appropriate rather than complete sentences. Put strong statements at the top, work downwards from them.
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The CV is an essential component of most job applications. The object is to summarise the qualifications and experience relevant to the post advertised. It needs to be kept brief, clear and honest. Keep your CV updated! |
