how to write a cv - brief introduction

Bassem Kurdi, MBBS, MPH

How to Write a CV

Skills You Should Master!

Objectives

Understanding the meaning of a CV Comprehending what a CV represents Exploring different methods in writing a

CV Writing a professional and well-structured

CV Avoiding some of the common mistakes

and faux pas in a CV

Curriculum Vitae

Cur·ric·u·lum vi·tae (n.) Meaning: An account of one's career and qualificationsprepared typically by an applicant for a position Etymology: Latin; curriculum (course), derived from ‘currere’ (to race), + vitae, genitive of vita (Life)

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

Curriculum Vitae vs. Résumé

Ré·su·mé (n.) Meaning:1: Summary2: A set of accomplishments3: Curriculum vitae Etymology: French; résumé, from past participle of‘résumer’ (to summarize)

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

Curriculum Vitae vs. Résumé

May be long and descriptive

Usually short and summarized

May be more than a couple of pages

Hardly ever more than 2 pages

Contains many categories and subcategories

No need for sub-categorization

Can include anything one has ever done even if not directly relevant

Usually focused and contains only relevant information

Emphasis on educational, academic and research background

Emphasis on professional and job experience

A cover letter / personal statement / letter of intent is usually requested too

Sometimes a cover letter is attached. Objectives list usually substitute

Mainly submitted for scientific, academic and research positions

Mainly for business and non-scientific jobs

What Does a CV Represent?

What Does a CV Represent?

Your CV is your gateway into the future! It’s your first method of encounter with

future employers and program directors It must clearly demonstrate: I’m great!

Interview me! Then hire me! It reflects your personality, achievements

and goals. It is your “course of life”

General Guidelines?

General Guidelines?

When to start? How long is too long? Spelling & Grammar Organization & categorization Dates Design & formatting Pictures! Documentation

THERE’S NO CLEAR RIGHT OR WRONG!

Common Mistakes & Faux Pas

Design ! Organization It’s NOT a Story When, When, When! Where, Where, Where! Who, Who, Who! Ta2leef!

Different Methods in Writing a CV

Chronological Targeted Functional Combined

Different methods don’t make that much of a difference, really!

Headline & Personal Data

Too many ways to start!

Different examples of Headline and Personal Data in CV’s

Personal Data:Date of Birth: Nationality: Address: Phone Number: E-mail:

Current Position

• Demonstrator

• House Officer

Academic vs. Clinical positions?Medical Students?

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

• High School Diploma

Masters?

Ph.D.?

Elementary and Intermediate School?

Certifications & Licensure

BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, ATLS SMLE ECFMG

Honors & Awards

Awards? Honors? Grants?

Clinical Experience

Internship rotations Elective rotations

Administrative Experience

Group leader / class leader

Administrative?

Research Experience

What is your role?

Publications

How to include your publications in your CV

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors: http://www.icmje.org/

The Vancouver style vs. other styles Research Papers Books Parts of Books Online Publications

Presentations

Invited presentations only!

Professional Memberships

SSIM, SPA, etc.

Professional Organizations?

Extracurricular & Volunteer Activities

All those campaigns and events !

Activities?

Conferences & Workshops

Something something !

CME?

Added Qualifications

Computer skills? Language skills?

Interests & Hobbies

What can I include?!

Questions? Anyone? Please?!

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