C.V. Writing Tips

As physician recruiters, Barbara Cramer & Associates, Inc. understands the importance of your C.V. when searching and applying for physician jobs. A C.V. is the first look a potential employer has at you background, experience and education. In order to make the best impression possible and increase your chances of landing the physician job of your dreams, ensure your C.V. is written correctly by utilizing or C.V. Writing Tips below.

• Always ensure that your C.V. is written in a professional and neat manner so that potential employers and physician recruiting firms do not overlook you. Potential employers and physician recruiters often make a decision in 30 seconds or less. A poorly written C.V. or one that lacks a professional feel will often be overlooked.

• When applicable, use bullets instead of paragraphs. Bulleted sections create an easier to read C.V. and allow potential employers to quickly scan your accomplishments.

• Edit your C.V. for each physician job you plan to apply for. While your basic information may not change, rearranging your C.V. in order to highlight the experience or background requested by a physician recruiter or employer will help to increase your chances for a follow-up interview.

• Keep formatting in mind when writing your C.V. Most physician recruiters and employees prefer C.V.’s written in Arial or Times New Roman font and with a type size between 11 - 12 pt.

• In order generate a better response to your C.V. by physician recruiters and potential employees, be sure it is well organized and filled with relevant information to match and support your professional, academic or research goals.

• By prioritizing and listing the most relevant academic, research, volunteer or work history experience at the beginning of your C.V., you can help physician recruiting firms and potential employers find your top skills easily. You can then detail additional educational, employment or academic experience later in your C.V.

• It’s a good idea to include an objective and a summary of qualifications section at the beginning of your C.V. An objective will quickly tell physician recruiters and potential employers what type of position you are seeking, while a summary of qualifications section will highlight your most important academic and professional accomplishments.


• Since your CV is the first impression a physician recruiting firm or potential employer will have of you, it’s important to include as much relevant information as needed. Your CV should include the following sections.

o professional, vocational or research goals
o summary of your qualifications
o work history/experience
o listing of your professional licenses and/or certifications
o educational summary
o listing of any honors or award (professional and academic)
o related skills
o academic or professional presentations
o professional and association memberships
o community involvement