
Why physician suck at getting non-clinical jobs
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Physicians are not equipped to get jobs outside of clinical practice. We are used to using CVs to land clinical jobs in a landscape that is not that competitive. Once you step into the non-clinical realm, this all changes. Resumes are the best tool to highlight your relevant experience and get you noticed by an employer. The competition is fierce and you should expect to submit anywhere from 20-80 applications to get one job. Below is a primer on resumes to help get you started.
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
CV stands for Curriculum vitae and literally means “the course of your life” in Latin. Most physicians are only familiar with CVs as they are what we use to apply for clinical jobs. However, if you are applying for non-clinical work, you should use a resume instead.
CV:
Lists your entire career history. This includes:
Education (college, graduate, school, and internship/residency)
Every job you have held since medical school
Degrees, licenses, and certificates
Publications
All formal achievements
Resume: A concise document that lists your most relevant experience, skills, and capabilities related to the specific job you are applying for. A resume should only be 1-2 pages in length, MAX.
Pro tip: Tailor/edit your resume every time you apply to a new job. This is one of the ways you can sneak past technology used by employers to screen applicants and get your resume noticed by a recruiter.
To help physicians learn more about resumes I created a guide that is available on my website. The guide explains why you need a resume, how to write one, technology that can help you tailor your resume to a particular job application, and an example job description and resume. Writing a solid resume is the first step in getting the non-clinical job you want.
Here is the link to my resume writing guide to get you started: