Résumés and CVs

Résumés and CVs

Résumés and curricula vitae should be considered important aspects of marketing yourself as a professional to potential employers. Most people use the terms curriculum vitae and résumé interchangeably. Typically, curricula vitae are used for academic positions that include research and/or teaching activities, while résumés are considered the appropriate term for all other types of positions. These two types of documents contain much of the same information, but may vary in content and style.

The Physician Assistant Job Link is a helpful resource when you begin to write your professional résumé or curriculum vitae. If you need assistance with the development of your résumé or curriculum vitae, please contact Career Services. We have posted a sample résumé to help you get started. For information about how to assemble a curriculum vitae, click here.

 

Contracting Information

One of the most important aspects of career planning is understanding how and what to negotiate with your prospective employer. Not all Physician Assistants choose to work under contracts with their employers, however, if you feel that this is an important document, you should probably have your contract reviewed by an attorney.

The AAPA has expanded information on their web site about important contract items:

 

Pre-Employment Checklist

A checklist is provided by AAPA which is very helpful in the early stages of your job search. To access the checklist click here.

 

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