How To Write Your CV For A Locum Agency

Now that you have decided to work for a Locum Agency there a few things to know that would be beneficial in preparing your CV. You need to ensure that your skill set and objectives are properly showcased.

According to http://www.locumtenens.com/physician-resources/physician-cv-building.aspx the following items need to be highlighted:

• Always keep your CV current and up to date so that when an opportunity arises you don’t have to scramble to submit. This industry is a vital, living and ever evolving industry. It is imperative that you are prepared. When you acquire a new skill, license, board certification or historical employment entry add it immediately. The following areas should be included:
• First Page should reflect a snapshot view of your history. This is a summary of everything you have done to date including your education, residency, licensing and certifications, etc. Make sure to include practice experience.
• Your locum tenens history: Make sure to include a complete history no matter the length of your assignment. Explain all gaps in time. If you are semi-retired or only doing part time work the time gap requirement does not apply.
• License information needs to be current and complete: List all new, pending or expired licensing information. The reasoning behind this is so database searches for you are accurate and that you do not miss any opportunities. Many locum tenens agencies have resources and funds for renewing expired licenses or helping you to obtain licenses in different states when you need them.
• Specialty Areas-List all areas of speciality in this section. If you are a radiologist and you specialize in particular modalities it is imperative that you list those for recruiters to do database searches.

Now it’s time to polish your CV, the most important aspect is whether or not it is easy to read. Simple is better. Do not use obscure fonts, make them recognizable and use font size 11 or 12 point, use standard margins and bullets are preferred. Most important of all is to run a spell and grammar check.

Finally, after running your word processor’s check read it over for yourself because word processors can make mistakes. If it does not make sense to you it will not make sense to anyone else.

A proper and complete CV is your opportunity to sell yourself to locum recruiters and potential employers. Accuracy and completeness in your CV will help you to outshine your competitors.