ohsnapPA Posted May 28, 2015 Just curious, is there a certain resume template that you recommend following as a new grad? Any helpful links? Anyone use linkedin for job hunting?
JMann Posted May 30, 2015 We just got the CV talk yesterday. I learned a few things to change in mine to improve it. There doesn't seem to be a certain template used except for maybe academia, but even then there is variation.
ohsnapPA Posted May 30, 2015 Author I haven't started PA school yet, but I wanted to know the general gist of what to include so I can start preparing it during PA school... for instance preclinical sites, rotations, preceptors, etc
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 30, 2015 Moderator I have always done this and kept it under 2 pages until I started writing more articles. now it is 3. as a student list all rotation sites. you may list what was done at the sites, for example: Emergency medicine rotation, July 2015 XYZ hospital: performed history and physical exams, performed standard emergency medicine procedures, staffed observation unit, learned FAST ultrasound exams, etc (try to keep it brief-nothing is worse than a new grad CV that is 5 pages long). education (chronologically with most recent-pa school-first) employment ( all relevant jobs- don't list silly stuff that doesn't matter- I saw a new grad CV recently that mentioned high school part time jobs) teaching experience if applicable certifications/licenses special skills/experiences (community service goes here, medical missions trips, foreign languages spoken, etc) professional associations (aapa, paft, sempa, etc) publications personal I don't include a reference section anymore, but as a new grad you may want to.
ohsnapPA Posted May 30, 2015 Author ^Thanks @EMEDPA! Hope you stay safe in Nepal. :) How much does PA school GPA matter in the job hunt? Should we include it in the resume, along with our undergrad GPA or it doesn't matter? I'm assuming if you have a high PANCE score, you can be a humble brag and put the % on your resume as well?
ajnelson Posted May 30, 2015 I have always done this and kept it under 2 pages until I started writing more articles. now it is 3. as a student list all rotation sites. you may list what was done at the sites, for example: Emergency medicine rotation, July 2015 XYZ hospital: performed history and physical exams, performed standard emergency medicine procedures, staffed observation unit, learned FAST ultrasound exams, etc (try to keep it brief-nothing is worse than a new grad CV that is 5 pages long). education (chronologically with most recent-pa school-first) employment ( all relevant jobs- don't list silly stuff that doesn't matter- I saw a new grad CV recently that mentioned high school part time jobs) teaching experience if applicable certifications/licenses special skills/experiences (community service goes here, medical missions trips, foreign languages spoken, etc) professional associations (aapa, paft, sempa, etc) publications personal I don't include a reference section anymore, but as a new grad you may want to. The other thing I'd add to this, I've been practicing as a PA just under 10 years at this point, so I have some less relevant jobs (EMS and 911 operator/dispatching experience) still on my CV (many places want/require 10-15 years of continuous employment or an explanation as to why not), so these less and non-relevant jobs get only a line or two of my CV, usually just including length of time/years at the job and job title.
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 30, 2015 Moderator already back from Nepal and aapa. yup, as AJ says above lots of my jobs are listed as 911 paramedic, xyz city, years and that's it.
virtuality Posted July 5, 2016 You need to keep it brief; personalize it; check spelling and grammar; tell the truth; don't leave any time gaps; results, not a description; include a personal statement; keep it current; make it simple and easy to read; and use keywords.
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