Everyone keeping banging on about CV this and CV that. But what actually is it? The CV or more fully the Curriculum Vitae is a complete record of your achievements, skills and experience and is something that may be used at any point in your career. As a medic it can be used to get roles on committees, teaching roles, clinical or research placements, electives and the list goes on. In this series, we will cover the structure and format of a CV, ways to develop your CV throughout clinical school, some top tips and resources and finally some FAQs.

We suggest 3 keys steps to follow when developing your CV and introduce 2 exercises to help with this. Follow this guide to create an exceptionally written CV and to further build on your current achievements in a targeted and focussed manner. 

We’ve compiled a list of valuable resources and some top tips to help you develop your CV. Importantly, look out for opportunities via MedSoc newsletters, network with people, keep track of evidence and enjoy every step of the way!

We’ve compiled some questions commonly asked by those starting to develop and write their CV, including “how to get publications and presentations”, “importance of research” and “timing of CV development”.