Veterinary Professionals - Vet Pro

The competition for graduate veterinary jobs is very high, so it is imperative that you make the first impression with any prospective employer as good as you can. Your CV is that first contact. You should view your CV as your marketing document. It should scream out why you are good for the position you are applying for and really stand out from the rest of the CV’s. Most prospective employers will receive a large amount of CV’s for each job, so making a good first impression in the CV is as important as the first impression you make at interview. What is a well presented and good CV? Well laid out Easy to read Not too long or too short (2-5 pages) Grammatically correct with no spelling errors Provides a complete overview of you Demonstrates your suitability for the position you are applying for CV Content Personal Details Name Sex Date of Birth (The introduction of the age discrimination policy now means you do not have to supply this information) Place you Reside (State whether you are willing to relocate) Marital Status Nationality (Include information about work permits if applicable) Hobbies & Interests Education Details Any other Qualifications Employment History / Work Experience Dates Practice Name Job Role you Performed Detail specifically the surgical procedures you have performed, consults, throughput, consult times etc Enclose References from previous employers Other Information Foreign Languages spoken and level Driving License Make sure that the CV is typed in an easy to read font. Make it easy for the employer to read your CV and even easier for them to see that you have the right attributes for the role. Make the most of the work experience you have had, detail specifically what you did while you were there. List the procedures you performed, how many, consults, thoughputs, consult times, the equipment you used and the IT systems in the practice. Do not undersell yourself when it comes to the work history, list everything you have done for each practice. Make sure that the description describes the role you performed and not just a description of the practice you worked at. Try and enclose written references from employers. The more you have to back up your application the better. Remember competition is high for positions. Review the job specification for each job and make sure that every attribute that you have and that is listed in the job spec is in the CV. Most practices will have a competency list that they grade CV’s on, and these competencies are always listed in the job specification. If your CV doesn’t contain it then the practice will assume you don’t have it. Any word that is contained within the job specification or advert should be in your CV (assuming you have that attribute) If they are looking for a ‘confident graduate’ and you are a confident graduate then make sure it is in the CV. However, do not ever lie in your CV. Check List for Constructing a CV 1. All your personal details are present 2. The dates are correct and all the time accounted for 3. It will have all veterinary work experience in detail, any further experience should be summarized 4. Ensure that the veterinary work history contains all the attributes that the job specification states, any relevant experience is listed and it describes exactly what the you did within the role using the attributes 5. Highlight any relevant attributes 6. Tailor the CV to the requirement 7. Check the spelling and grammar 8. Add any references 9. Try to keep the length of the CV sensible


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