I need help with my Curriculum Vitae for pharmacy school

[joh0472]

I have got supplemental applications back from a few of the schools I applied to and some are requesting a curriculum vitae. Does anyone have good examples of CV's? I would appreciate any guidance apart from directing me to a job search site with templates.

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[pearljam5a1]

Here's a nice walkthrough from MIT:

http://web.mit.edu/career/www/guide/cv.pdf

 

[genesis09]

No one uses a CV. Only academics use them.

 

[aboveliquidice]

No one uses a CV. Only academics use them.

I'm pretty sure anyone hoping to do a residency will need one...

 

[delano2000]

No one uses a CV. Only academics use them.

Actually for one of the schools that I am appling to, they ask for a "Curriculum Vitae". Granted, I am sure they are a lot different from the ones you have to do for residencies and such.

 

[genesis09]

I'm pretty sure anyone hoping to do a residency will need one...

Exactly what I said, only academics want them. Once you apply for a regular pharmacist position, be it hospital, community, etc, they'll ask for a resume.

 

[aboveliquidice]

Exactly what I said, only academics want them. Once you apply for a regular pharmacist position, be it hospital, community, etc, they'll ask for a resume.

That is using the term academics loosely... I do agree that a prestigious position with Bob's pharmacy or CVS will not require a CV. The few hospital positions I have applied for asked for a CV (forgive the anecdotal evidence).

When in doubt, refer to those with more experience (which would not be I).

 

[Monalyce]

A CV is less detailed than a resume. With a great CV, you can easily put together a resume if a potiential employer prefers it. As a PD1, I have already used a CV for two extracurricular activity apps. In fact, one of my classes requires us to compose a CV as assignment. ASHP's midyear meeting includes programming for pharmacy students, which includes a CV workshop. My point is, CV's are everywhere. Do not think that you only need one for academia.

 

[Ackj]

If you are just applying to pharm school now, you probably won't have much difference between a resume and your CV. (I'm assuming you've just done undergrad and haven't had a previous career). The CV will be much longer and complex, so if you need a resume, you can simply pull out a few relevant topics from it and voila! a nice resume.

As a P1, i'm applying for internships now. I'm still sort of in the boat that I don't really have tons of experience to mention, so my CV looks rather like a resume.