Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section 1 Core knowledge
- Chapter 1 Audit
- Chapter 2 Care bundles
- Chapter 3 Checklists
- Chapter 4 Clinical dashboards
- Chapter 5 Complaints procedure
- Chapter 6 European Working Time Directive
- Chapter 7 Good medical practice
- Chapter 8 Guidelines
- Chapter 9 Preparation of a curriculum vitae
- Chapter 10 Medical interviews
- Chapter 11 Role of the consultant
- Section 2 Core skills
- Section 3 Important bodies
- Section 4 Information, evidence and research
- Section 5 Money
- Section 6 NHS structures
- Section 7 Operations
- Section 8 Safety and quality
- Section 9 Staff issues
- Index
Chapter 9 - Preparation of a curriculum vitae
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 March 2012
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section 1 Core knowledge
- Chapter 1 Audit
- Chapter 2 Care bundles
- Chapter 3 Checklists
- Chapter 4 Clinical dashboards
- Chapter 5 Complaints procedure
- Chapter 6 European Working Time Directive
- Chapter 7 Good medical practice
- Chapter 8 Guidelines
- Chapter 9 Preparation of a curriculum vitae
- Chapter 10 Medical interviews
- Chapter 11 Role of the consultant
- Section 2 Core skills
- Section 3 Important bodies
- Section 4 Information, evidence and research
- Section 5 Money
- Section 6 NHS structures
- Section 7 Operations
- Section 8 Safety and quality
- Section 9 Staff issues
- Index
Summary
A curriculum vitae (CV) is the conventional way to present information about an individual in a variety of contexts but most obviously when applying for a job. It should be a summary of education, skills, achievements and experience. Most NHS jobs now use the generic web-based application form, but for a variety of reasons it is still essential to have an up-to-date CV. These include:
Maintaining a CV is an excellent way to keep track of all aspects of training/career progression and will make it easier to fill in the generic NHS application form
Even if the generic NHS application form is used initially, some hospitals may ask for a copy of your CV before shortlisting/interview
A CV is essential for future appraisal and revalidation
A CV is essential if applying for jobs outside of the NHS, e.g. overseas or to work in private hospitals.
General points
Aside from presenting information about an individual, a CV is a response to a specific advert, therefore it is essential that a CV contains a degree of flexibility; different aspects can be emphasized in response to different adverts. Before each and every job application a CV should be reviewed thoroughly.
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- Management Essentials for Doctors , pp. 22 - 24Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2011