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Bassem Kurdi, MBBS, MPH
How to Write a CV
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Skills You Should Master!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What Does a CV Represent?
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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”
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General Guidelines?
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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!
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Common Mistakes & Faux Pas
Design ! Organization It’s NOT a Story When, When, When! Where, Where, Where! Who, Who, Who! Ta2leef!
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Different Methods in Writing a CV
Chronological Targeted Functional Combined
Different methods don’t make that much of a difference, really!
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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:
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Current Position
• Demonstrator
• House Officer
Academic vs. Clinical positions?Medical Students?
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Education
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
• High School Diploma
Masters?
Ph.D.?
Elementary and Intermediate School?
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Certifications & Licensure
BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, ATLS SMLE ECFMG
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Honors & Awards
Awards? Honors? Grants?
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Clinical Experience
Internship rotations Elective rotations
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Administrative Experience
Group leader / class leader
Administrative?
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Research Experience
What is your role?
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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
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Presentations
Invited presentations only!
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Professional Memberships
SSIM, SPA, etc.
Professional Organizations?
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Extracurricular & Volunteer Activities
All those campaigns and events !
Activities?
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Conferences & Workshops
Something something !
CME?
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Added Qualifications
Computer skills? Language skills?
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Interests & Hobbies
What can I include?!
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Questions? Anyone? Please?!