When it comes to putting together a compelling Curriculum Vitae (CV) attention to detail is important. Here are some tips and suggestions to ensure your CV stands out.
1. Font and Formatting:
- Use a legible font such as Times New Roman or Arial, with a minimum size of 12pt.
-Use Black ink so your CV is legible to the reader on any device.
- Maintain a spacing of 1.0 to 1.15 for readability.
- Consider including a professional photo, avoiding selfies or snapshots.
- It is best to limit your CV to 1 or 2 pages.
- Check for spelling errors!
2. Structured Sections:
- Include essential sections like Contact Information, Summary, Skills/Attributes, Relevant Work Experience, Education (listing all degrees), Certifications/Licensure, Affiliations/Associations, and Publications.
3. Email Address:
- Use a professional email address (avoid university emails) for long-term accessibility. Consider setting up a Google account with your name or initials.
4. Highlight Relevant Skills:
- List anesthesia-specific skills that align with your interests and expertise. Avoid emphasizing skills that do not align with your career goals.
5. Work Experience:
- Focus on healthcare-related experiences in your CV, unless you can directly connect prior experiences to the position you are applying for.
-If you have limited work experience but have volunteered extensively in the healthcare field, then it's okay to add a category for volunteer work below work experience as long as it doesn't mnake your CV longer than two pages.
6. Publications:
- While you don't need to list every research paper, include your doctoral project and any published papers. These can serve as valuable talking points during interviews.
By following these tips and structuring your CV effectively, you can present a professional and comprehensive document that showcases your qualifications and experiences as a CRNA or resident physician.
I have attached images of a nice, professional CV template to give you an example. I don't recommend spending money on a service to prepare your CV. As a graduate student you can definitely accomplish this task using a template from MS Word, Google docs or an app like Canva.
Here is a link to the template I used in Canva, titled, "Black and White Corporate Resume". I added the appropriate headings and made a few customizations to make it appropriate for a CRNA CV. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGHMiOxSdY/6EI_AhXKL9dzKXL1f6p_tQ/view?utm_content=DAGHMiOxSdY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
