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Creating Your Curriculum Vitae

Creating Your Curriculum Vitae. Purpose of the CV. Your introduction to future employers A marketing tool Employment record Education and training record Highlights experiences, skills, talents, etc. Where to start?. Gather information Work history Education history

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Creating Your Curriculum Vitae

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  1. Creating Your Curriculum Vitae

  2. Purpose of the CV • Your introduction to future employers • A marketing tool • Employment record • Education and training record • Highlights experiences, skills, talents, etc

  3. Where to start? • Gather information • Work history • Education history • Extracurricular Activities • Accomplishments/Awards/Achievements • Unique features/qualities

  4. Where to start? • Organize • By time frame • By category • By importance

  5. Essentials • Accuracy/truthful • List only significant and/or relevant items • Highlight accomplishments, leave out potentially damaging and irrelevant information • Provide brief descriptions if necessary

  6. Essentials • Utilize an attractive format • Select a professional font and paper • Times New Roman • White or Ivory • Proofread!

  7. What to Avoid • Don’t lie or exaggerate • Don’t use pronouns, abbreviations, jargon • Don’t crowd margins or use small type • Don’t overdo the use of capitals, bold type, or underlined phrases • Don’t leave gaps in time

  8. Formats • Chronological • Lists events in reverse order • Highlights Accomplishments • Functional • Focuses attention where you want it • Detracts from natural progression • Combination • Hybrid between chronological and functional • Useful in selected cases (e.g., long history)

  9. Format • Neat and clean • Easy to read • Logical • Flowing • Concise • Accurate • Consistency • Quality (paper and print)

  10. References • Identify several potential individuals • Past employers • Former teachers, professors, preceptors • Civic and community leaders • Always ask permission • Prepare information for your references • Select the most suitable individuals for the position you are seeking • Remember to say “Thank You”

  11. Jessica Ross Address 3800 Hill Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105 (813) 667-1235 (home, after 6 p.m. EST) (813) 667-4589 (hospital paging) jross@yahoo.com Education University of Pennsylvania-School of Medicine, M.D., expected May 2000 University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in Biology, June 1996 Oberlin College, B.S. in Biology, June 1994 Honors and Awards Family Medicine Interest Group Leadership Award, 2000 Outstanding Senior Biology Award, Oberlin College, 1994 Dean's Award, Oberlin College, 1994 Professional Society Memberships American Academy of Family Physicians 2000 to present Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians 2000 to present American Medical Association 2000 to present Pennsylvania Medical Society 2000 to present Employment Experience Venipuncture Team U-P University Hospital, 1997-1998 Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, Biology Department, 1995-1996 Extracurricular Activities Family Medicine Interest Group, 2000 to present Youth Volunteer ­ Big Sisters Outside Interests ­ Piano, poetry, reading, running, walking, cycling, travel Special Qualifications ­ Private pilot license, 1997. Fluent in French Publications "Make Time to Get Involved in Your Community", The Community Service Connection, Spring 1999. "10 Tips for Effective Leadership," the Exchange, Fall 2001.

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