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A Hands-on Lesson in CV Writing

A Hands-on Lesson in CV Writing. Dr. Colleen Greene, DMD, MPH Immediate Past President. “Your finished product should be a finely tuned marketing instrument that reflects who you truly are and attracts readers to learn more about you in an interview , which is

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A Hands-on Lesson in CV Writing

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  1. A Hands-on Lesson in CV Writing Dr. Colleen Greene, DMD, MPH Immediate Past President

  2. “Your finished product should be a finely tuned marketing instrument that reflects who you truly are and attracts readers to learn more about you in an interview, which is the whole purpose of your resume.” Ms. Pat Criscito, President of ProType Ltd., an international resume service based in Colorado Springs, CO.

  3. The ‘must have’ sections • Education • Research • Awards • Leadership • Community Service • Professional Affiliations

  4. The ‘must have’ sections • Education • Research +/- Experience +/- Projects +/- Presentations • Awards / Honors / Scholarships / Achievements • Leadership+/- Experience +/- Professional Development • Community Service / Volunteerism • Professional Affiliations / Memberships

  5. The ‘must have’ sections • Education

  6. The ‘must have’ sections • Professional Affiliations / Memberships ✕

  7. The ‘must have’ sections • Professional Affiliations / Memberships

  8. The bonus sections • Teaching Experience Students? Assessments? • Publications / Published Articles ASDA News, Mouth: editor@asdanet.org • Presentations Lunch and learn? At a dental meeting?

  9. The optional sections • Objectives / Summary Statement • Conferences / Meetings At least state or national, not local • Personal interests / Hobbies Homebrewing, sailing, restoring antiques

  10. Power verbs • ANALYZED • CO-AUTHORED • CO-CREATED • COACHED • COLLABORATED • COORDINATED • DELIVERED • DEVELOPED • EXCEEDED • GAINED • INITIATED • INVITED • LED • MANAGED • MOBILIZED • NEGOTIATED • ORGANIZED • PERFORMED • PLANNED • PRESENTED • RECRUITED • SELECTED AS • SERVED AS • SUSTAINED • TAUGHT • WROTE

  11. Power verbs • ANALYZED • CO-AUTHORED • CO-CREATED • COACHED • COLLABORATED • COORDINATED • DELIVERED • DEVELOPED • EXCEEDED • GAINED • INITIATED • INVITED • LED • MANAGED • MOBILIZED • NEGOTIATED • ORGANIZED • PERFORMED • PLANNED • PRESENTED • RECRUITED • SELECTED AS • SERVED AS • SUSTAINED • TAUGHT • WROTE

  12. Clear, compelling text 1) Write full sentences to describe the roles you've noted under each section. 2) Begin each sentence with a Power Verb. 3) Rank the bullet points in order of your most important accomplishments.

  13. Never include any descriptions on your resume that aren't true or don't fairly represent your experience. Never overstate. Most importantly, never try to do this alone! Always ask for help reviewing yours.

  14. Many thanks Feedback? Questions? greene.colleen@gmail.com http://www.asdanet.org/cv/

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