how to write a CV

Published

I just graduated with a nursing degree from the university and I want to apply for a job and I have no work experience. I need a guide on how to write my CV

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I think you mean resume. Although both types of documents are used in the employment process, they have two different areas of focus. A resume is a listing of your job qualifications, including jobs you've held, educational accomplishments, and sometimes "other" interests, honors, etc. OTOH, a CV is a detailed listing of your professional accomplishments - books & articles you've written, courses you have taught, committees, task forces, projects, etc. Very different. As a new grad, your CV would be really sporifice.

There are a lot of templates online for resumes.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thanks a lot. Its a resume I guess

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I was told to write a student nurse CV to create a document of clinical experience which could be shared on top of my resume (employment experience) upon graduation. My student nurse cv lists all clinical placements and experience that may not be apparent on my resume. I'm not sure if this is common practice or not but I would be willing to forward you an example/copy to your pm if you are looking for this type of thing. Keep in mind that I am also a new grad and it may not be that helpful. I bring mine to interviews as an "extra" to highlight clinical experience.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.
I was told to write a student nurse CV to create a document of clinical experience which could be shared on top of my resume (employment experience) upon graduation. My student nurse cv lists all clinical placements and experience that may not be apparent on my resume. I'm not sure if this is common practice or not but I would be willing to forward you an example/copy to your pm if you are looking for this type of thing. Keep in mind that I am also a new grad and it may not be that helpful. I bring mine to interviews as an "extra" to highlight clinical experience.

I think that sounds like a good idea. Submit the resume with the application ... but have the CV available to share during the interview or some other time when it seems appropriate.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Sure. I would like that so much. It would be of help. Kindly share it on my PM

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion