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Page 1: Tracy Harvey UF PharmD Candidate, 2009file.cop.ufl.edu/studaff/career_days/Preparing a Curriculum Vitae.pdf · UF PharmD Candidate, 2009. Objectives. y. Understand the differences

Tracy HarveyUF PharmD Candidate, 2009

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ObjectivesUnderstand the differences between a resume and a CVDiscuss the preparation process for developing CV contentAnalyze the anatomy of a CV and what to include in each sectionProvide formatting tips and mistakes to avoidReview what to include in a cover letter

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What is a CV?Latin for the course or outline of [your] lifeOverview of professional achievementsMore detailed than a resume, yet still a marketing documentFocuses on what you’ve done that matches an employers needsAlso useful for scholarships, awards, residencies, grants, etc.

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Key PointsEasy to readMost important information firstReverse chronological orderAvoid pre‐pharmacy events (except education)Past tenseThird personUse action verbs (achieved, prepared, supervised, trained, assessed, etc.)Don’t rely heavily on a template

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Before WritingBrainstorm

Write down each group you’ve belonged toIdentify the roles you filledIdentify each task performed, method, result

Build accomplishment statementsAction verbWhat, why, how, with what resultBalance detail with length

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Before WritingRevise, revise, reviseOriginal statement: “patient counseling”Start with a verb: “counseled patients”Interrogate with what, how, and resultFinal statement: “Counseled pediatric patients newly diagnosed with diabetes and their families on discharge medications. Followed up with patients a week later to check progress and clarify instructions.”

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Anatomy of a CV• Objective• Education • Work Experience • Clerkship Rotations • Presentations and Publications • Research• Honors and Awards • Membership in Organizations (include offices held) • Professional and Community Service • Other Special Experiences or Skills 

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What’s in a name?

Name should be largest item on pageInclude full mailing address, phone, and emailChange your email if it’s not professional!

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Objective• Optional section• Communicates exactly what you want to achieve• Samples

– A pharmacy internship position that will enhance my education and practice experience

– A tenure‐eligible faculty position in pharmaceutics– To join a health‐system pharmacy where I can apply my knowledge and expertise as a drug information specialist

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Education• Include

• Name of institution• City and state• Degree, majors and minors (spelled out)• Month and year earned

• List GPA above 3.0• Consider including specialized coursework• Academic honors here or separate section

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ExperienceNot only full‐time positionsMay categorize into “Related Experience” and “Additional Experience”Include

Name of organizationCity and stateTitleStart and end dates

Describe duties and achievements using bulleted accomplishment statements

Typically 2‐5 per experienceBe honest and objective

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Clerkship Rotations• Include schedule with titles and preceptor names• May specify institution• List responsibilities and activities for completed rotationsFebruary 2009 Pediatrics(To be completed) New Health Hospital, Tampa, FL

Preceptor: Jane Smith, PharmD, BCPS

January 2009 Ambulatory CareVeterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Orlando, FLPreceptor: Earnest Jones, PharmD, BCPSResponsibilities: Interviewed and reviewed therapeutic regimens of patients attending pharmacist managed anticoagulation, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes clinics. Provided glucometer and insulin administration education. Provided instruction regarding medication therapy choices to patients attending Diabetes Care Classes

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Other SectionsPresentations and Publications 

Demonstrates researching and writing abilitiesInclude title, audience and date

Honors and AwardsProvides objective credibilityAny recognition you received for outstanding performance in an educational or professional setting

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Other SectionsProfessional and Community Service

Focuses on dedication to your fieldInclude titles and dates of offices heldDescribe leadership and roles in special projects using accomplishment statements

SkillsTry to incorporate skills into accomplishment statements elsewhereAllows you to demonstrate knowledge and talents not part of work or educational experienceOnly include languages if you can use the language at the position

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Formatting TipsPROOFREADEnsure readabilityPrint on white or ivory paper, heavy bondUse consistent font of 10‐14 pointUse consistent header treatmentsMaintain adequate margins

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CV Don’tsDo not

Use abbreviationsInclude picturesList personal information (age, marital status, children, etc.)Include referencesOver stylizeForget to have others review it

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Cover LettersCan be used to inquire about or apply for positionsShould have the same style and formatting as your CVOffers insight into you through your writing style and communication skillsMust be personalized

Underline important qualities listed in the job descriptionHighlight your relevant skills and experiences

Use block letter format or include in body of email

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Parts of a Cover LetterTop of page: name, address, phone, email, dateIntroduction

Who you are and why you’re writingPosition applying forSomething you know or respect about organization

BodyState how you fit the position and can benefit the companyProvide specific examples

ClosingAsk for an interviewRefer to your enclosed resumeExpress appreciation

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Final ThoughtsResumes, CVs and cover letters are marketing toolsPut thought into the content before writingKeep the reader in mindDemonstrate results and actionRemember it’s a living document

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Resources for YouFaculty advisors, staff and Academic rotation studentsReinders T. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CV’s, and Interviewing. APhA. Washington, D.C. 2001.UF Career Resource Center (http://www.crc.ufl.edu/)  offers Optimal Resume to build resumes and cover lettersACCP Online CV Review Program (http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx) – available to members

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ReferencesAmerican College of Clinical Pharmacy. CV Preparation Tips. http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx [Accessed 22 Jan 09]Indiana University Career Development Center. Resumes. http://www.indiana.edu/~career/students/job_search/resumes.php [Accessed 22 Jan 09]Local Jobs. Writing Your Resume. http://resumes.localjobs.com/Resumes/help/help_writing.htm [Accessed 22 Jan 09]UF College of Pharmacy Jacksonville. CVs, Resumes and More! [Presentation].