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How to write a great CV

A comprehensive guide on writing an effective CV. Learn what to include, what to omit, and key writing guidelines to create a standout curriculum vitae. Access online samples for reference.

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How to write a great CV

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  1. How to write a great CV Everything you need to know… Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  2. Sponsored by The Office of Professional Development & Career Guidance Joyce Biederman, MS Assistant Director Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  3. What is a CV? • CONCISE summary about YOU • Your “professional tool” for life • An overview of your qualifications • A “living” document Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  4. IS YOUR CV CURRENT? Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  5. WHERE DO YOU BEGIN? SAMPLES are ONLINE CLICK HERE Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  6. Here are the CV Samples Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  7. Another great resource for writing CV’s: AAMC/CAREERS IN MEDICINE There is a very useful guide to writing CVs along with additional samples from UMMSM as well as other schools. AAMC/Careers In Medicine website: CLICK HERE Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  8. #1 RULE DONOTHAVE A ONE PAGE CV Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  9. What are the components of a CV? • WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE? • Contact Information • Education • Research • Publications • Conference Presentations • Professional Conferences Attended • Volunteer Activities and Service (UMMSM) • Extracurricular Activities • Employment History • Professional Memberships • Special Talents and Abilities Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  10. Speaking of things to include…what about things to exclude? • What should you OMIT? • How far back is TOO far? Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  11. And a couple more things….. • What about an OBJECTIVE? • Should I include SHADOWING? Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  12. What if I feel like I’m “bragging”? Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  13. Basic Writing Guidelines • ACRONYMS – Explain them! • VERBS – Be creative! • AVOID USING JARGON! • SPELL CHECK! SPELL CHECK! • ASK FRIENDS WITH EDITING SKILLS TO REVIEW, OR CONTACT THE UM WRITING CENTER • REVISE and REVISE AGAIN! Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

  14. LET’S SUMMARIZE • USE OUR ONLINE SAMPLES : CLICK HERE • STUDENT GOVERNMENT ALSO OFFERS BLURBS CLICK HERE • REMINDER: DON’T BE AFRAID TO COPY VERBATIM • FROM OUR ONLINE SAMPLES • EVERYTHING IS THERE FOR YOU TO USE • JOYCE BIEDERMAN, MS • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR • OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & • CAREER GUIDANCE • OPDCG Website CLICK HERE • We are located in RMSB, room 2155 Powered by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's ground-breaking research and medical education

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