CV help For Candidates - Franklin Joseph & Associates

CV Help For Candidates

CHECKLIST

Do not include Who’s Who award. These are scams to sell books and should not be listed in CV’s. These mean nothing.
Do not include your Social Security number or licensing number on the CV.
Do not build your CV in chronological order. It should always be written in reverse chronological order so that your most current accomplishments are listed first
Do not try to squeeze everything onto one page.
There are no excuses for misspelled words. Have one or two people proofread for you.
If you are not a citizen of the United States, include visa status so the recruiter does not have to ask about it later.
Do not forget to highlight board certifications.
Be clear but not narrow in the objective statement.
Do not use gimmicks like printing on colored paper or business letterhead or spraying perfume on your CV.
Do not send references until they are requested. Also, talk to your references first and make sure they are willing to vouch for you and have positive things to say.
If you are listing articles published, list the actual title, publication, and edition.
Number the pagers of your CV and put your name at the top of each page.
Never address the cover letter with “to whom it may concern.” Address the recruiter or administrator by name.

EXAMPLE OF CURRICULUM VITAE

resume 1