Application documents: Résumé/CV/Letter of intent

Question 1

Resumes used when

Answer 1

applying for employment in private practice, industry and most non-profit employment.

Question 2

CVs used when

Answer 2

applying for academic employment including most internships and residency applications

Question 3

Letter of intent

Answer 3

Focus of letter will vary depending upon the recipient but can be used to communicate other information

Question 4

Resume

Answer 4

Snapshot of skills and qualifications designed to sell competencies to a potential employer

• two pages, max 4 pages
• use 12 point serif not less than .75 inch margin

Question 5

Do not include on resume

Answer 5

Personal information

• age, sex, ss#, health, marital status, children, religion
• Don’t use I or other pronouns, write in third person

Question 6

Content of resume

Answer 6

1. Contact info
2. Objective (clear explanation of area of career interest)
3. Education (list all degrees in reverse order, don’t include GPA or class rank, no highschool stuff)
4. Work experience (chronologic start with most recent, include place and dates)

Question 7

Fair game for resumes

Answer 7

• Externships, and volunteer

- Focus on accomplishments as employee and competencies

Question 8

phrasing

Answer 8

• Use short phrases or sentences that begin with action verbs
• Avoid repeated used of intro phrases like ‘responsibilities include

Question 9

Optional resume sections

Answer 9

1. Coursework
2. Research projects
3. Publications
4. Presentations
5. Academic awards
6. Special skills/certifications
7. Other languages

Question 10

Resume professional interests/associations

Answer 10

• Interest in shelter med/dentistry/practice management

- Membership of student chapter …, highlight leadership roles

Question 11

Optional resume

Answer 11

Personal interests and activities

Question 12

References

Answer 12

3 references

-should be veterinarians, mentors, past employers

Question 13

CV

Answer 13

List of Scholarly activities and accomplishments. Can be quite lengthy (30 pages)
-12 point font serifs

Question 14

CV cateegories

Answer 14

1. Contact info
2. Education
3. Licenses and Certifications
4. Experience/Professional Employment
5. Instructional Experience
6. Honors/awards
7. Research/Grants
8. Professional Activities/Affiliations
9. Publications/presentations
10. References

Question 15

Letter of intent/Cover letter

Answer 15

Intro to employer and supplement to resume/CV

• opening paragraph
• 1-2 paragraph body
• closing paragraph

Question 16

Letter of intent pointers

Answer 16

• Always state the name of the position to which you’re applying and why it interests you
• match accomplishments and skills to job requirements
• The closing paragraph should tie up your intent and give an action plan (I will be in town maybe we can meet in person)

Question 17

PAR approach

Answer 17

P=problem, challenge, opportunity
A=action specifically taken to solve or resolve
R=results, benefit, outcome

Question 18

PAR method is

Answer 18

A process for competency analysis; a method used to discuss achievements

Question 19

To Develop PARs

Answer 19

Think of an example when you were proud of something that was accomplished

• What competencies used to solve this challenge
• Organize and collect these types of experiences