Resumes and CVs
when describing clinical education experiences what wording should we use
action verbs
how should headings be formatted
bold
when interviewing, do you need a CV or a resume?
bring whatever the EMPLOYER asks for
should you focus on content or appearance first?
content
what does CV stand for?
curriculum vitae
what does curriculum vitae mean?
latin for course of life
should you underline a lot in resume
no
should you use all caps and italics a lot?
no use sparingly
what size font should be used
only 10-12 pt font
what should be the most prominent text on resume
our name
what is concise, focused, tailored, and only 1-2 pages?
resume
which is more relevant: resume or CV?
resume; it's a brief summary of most relevant education and experiences
what chronological order should education be on resume
reverse chronological
what chronological order should clinical education experiences be listed?
reverse chronological order
what is the purpose of CVs and resumes for employers?
to SCREEN applicants and see if they meet the minimum requirements
what is the purpose of CVs and resumes for US (the authors)
to land an INTERVIEW
the phone number you use should have an active what?
voicemail
when is an objective section or summary useful on a CV or resume?
when changing a career path
when is the only time we should put references on our resume
when the employer asks for them
what color paper should be used
white off-white and pale grey are okay too
T or F: it is okay to use multiple fonts
NO use ONE ONLY
what color text should be used
black only
what type of printing is best
laser printing
what does resume mean
latin for brief
what type of paper should be used
20lb stock with 25% rag/cotton fiber content
what size paper should be used
8.5 x 11 letter size
does a resume or a CV have more info?
CV
what is chronological, comprehensive, inclusive, and grows with career?
CV
which document grows with career?
CV
do you have to put an objective or summary on your resume?
NO; it's optional and typically best to NOT use
what size should the margins be
1 inch
how long should a resume be
1-2 pages
T or F: it is okay to use pre-formatted templates from Microsoft and google
FALSE
T or F: you should put your GPA and cum laude on resume
FALSE
T or F: you need to include references on your resume
FALSE but if the employer asks for them, then you can
when should we make our expected eligibility date for PT licensure?
July
