Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

status, children, birthplace, citizenship, visa status, etc. Employers like knowing these things about you because shows who you are as a person, not just as a doctor, and how you will fit into their organization and community for the long haul. F I E L D N O T E S “Aside from the CV being easy to follow and containing the standard training, education, and experience timeline, what really stands out to me on a CV are a candidate’s hobbies. These are personal and not only speak to what a candidate would be most interested in within a geographical area, but offer the opportunity for members of the recruitment team and other providers to bond over shared interests. Hobbies often reveal the “whole person” - these details are crucial to finding the perfect blend of opportunity, location and work/life balance. Securing a long-term fit is a win/win for the team and the community served.” – Crissy Dale, Physician Recruitment Coordinator Community Health Systems R E A D : Formatting Tips There are some universal basics to keep in mind when formatting your CV. Keep it short and sweet. Use simple fonts, such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Romanwhich are all easy to read. Do not use multiple font colors, as this can be distracting and employers will most likely print your CV in black and white anyway. Don’t use a font size smaller than 10 or larger than 12 so that it is easy to read when printed, but but doesn’t make the CV unnecessarily long. Using bold fonts to highlight important details will help make them stand out but you don’t want to get too cute and use a lot of italics, as that can make it difficult to read. Search committees appreciate attention to aesthetics and consistency. The Art of Professional Storytelling: CV Building for Physicians 183 WWW.PHYSICIANCAREERPLANNING.COM