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Curriculum Vitae
and Résumé Writing
Megan D. Pendley, RPh, PharmD
[email protected]
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Résumé vs.
Curriculum vitae
Résumé
Curriculum vitae
• Customized for the position
of interest
• Includes career objectives
• Typically limited to 1-2
pages
• Selective rather than
comprehensive
• Meant to be scanned quickly
• Comprehensive summary of
professional life
• Longer and more detailed
(no page limit)
• Meant to be a thorough
record
http://www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/ResourceCenters/Residency/G
eneral-Information/CurriculumVitae.aspx
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CV Core Components
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Personal contact information
Education (both earned and anticipated)
Work experience
Licensure and certifications
IPPE/APPE rotations
Presentations and publications
Honors and awards
Membership in organizations (offices held)
Professional and community service
http://www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/ResourceCenters/Residency/G
eneral-Information/CurriculumVitae.aspx
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Formatting Tips
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Build content into a table
Use serif fonts (10, 11, or 12-point)
¾-1 inch margins
Create a header with your name, page number,
and revision date
• Reverse chronological order is most
commonly used
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The Ever-Evolving CV
• Your CV should be a dynamic document
• Content and emphasis will be refined over
time
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RPD/Employer’s View
• Content
– Leadership
– Professional involvement
– Research/presentation experience
– Rotation experience
• Appearance
– Formatting
– Written communication skills
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The Dos and Don’ts
CV Dos
CV Don’ts
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• Include personal biographical
information
• Insert a photograph
• Include information that predates
pharmacy school (except for
education or unique
achievements)
• Use colored (or scented) paper
• Include “References available
upon request”
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Focus on the professional
Be honest
Highlight the positives
Describe offices held or
professional/community service
activities
Stay up-to-date
Grammar/spelling count!
Identify preceptors and
supervisors by title
Use résumé or business paper
http://www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/ResourceCenters/Residency/G
eneral-Information/CurriculumVitae.aspx
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Rule of Thumb
Do not include anything on your CV that you
would not want to discuss on your interview!
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Letter of Intent
• Intended to define:
– The position/program to which you are applying
– Why the program appeals to you
– Special interests or skills that make you a good
candidate
– Career objectives
• Should follow the same format/style of the CV
http://www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/ResourceCenters/Residency/G
eneral-Information/CurriculumVitae.aspx
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CV Sample
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
UKCOP
Lexington, KY
2013-2014
PharmD
UKCOP
Lexington, KY
May 2013
BSBio, cum laude, GPA 3.45
UK
Lexington, KY
May 2009
BS in Spanish, honors, cum laude
UK
Lexington, KY
May 2009
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
UKCOP
Lexington, KY
2013-2014
PharmD
UKCOP
Lexington, KY
May 2013
BSBio, cum laude, GPA 3.45
UK
Lexington, KY
May 2009
BS in Spanish, honors, cum laude
UK
Lexington, KY
May 2009
CV Sample
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
2013-2014
May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude
2009
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science in Spanish, Departmental honors, cum laude
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
May
May 2009
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
2013-2014
May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude
2009
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science in Spanish, Departmental honors, cum laude
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
May
May 2009
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Local
April 2014 Rho Chi Research Day, Lexington, KY. Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P, Hanna C, Divine H.
Impact of a community pharmacist toolkit on high-risk medication use in the elderly.
National
March 2014 American Pharmacists Association, Orlando, FL. Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P, Hanna
C, Divine H. Impact of a community pharmacist toolkit on high-risk medication use in the elderly.
GRANTS/CONTRACTS
APhA Foundation. Impact of a Community Pharmacist Toolkit on High Risk Medication Use in the
Elderly. PI: Megan Pendley (resident) $1000, 2014
ABSTRACTS
Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P, Hanna C, Divine H. Impact of a community pharamcist toolkit on highrisk medication use in the elderly. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2014;54:e76e219. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2014.14511
RESEARCH
Impact of a Community Pharmacist Toolkit on High Risk Medication Use in the Elderly. Megan D.
Pendley, PI. IRB 13-0883-X3B
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
Non-Patient Care Elective- 6 weeks
May-June 2012
Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: John Milam, RPh, [email protected]
• I made lots of different medicines for all kinds of interesting animals.
• I made up new recipes that worked for big and little animals
• I didn’t make many sterile compounds because I didn’t have enough experience
Ambulatory Care- Family Practice Clinic- 6 weeks
June-July 2012
Trover Clinic; Madisonville, KY
Preceptor: Margo Ashby, PharmD, [email protected]
• Discussed current medications with patients and verified appropriate scheduling
and administration as needed.
• Demonstrated proper use of diabetic supplies and inhalers to patients.
• Worked with medical residents and attending physicians to optimize patient therapy
with regard to drug choice, dose, scheduling, and cost for individual patients.
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
Non-Patient Care Elective- 6 weeks
May-June 2012
Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: John Milam, RPh, [email protected]
• I made lots of different medicines for all kinds of interesting animals.
• I made up new recipes that worked for big and little animals
• I didn’t make many sterile compounds because I didn’t have enough experience
Ambulatory Care- Family Practice Clinic- 6 weeks
June-July 2012
Trover Clinic; Madisonville, KY
Preceptor: Margo Ashby, PharmD, [email protected]
• Discussed current medications with patients and verified appropriate scheduling
and administration as needed.
• Demonstrated proper use of diabetic supplies and inhalers to patients.
• Worked with medical residents and attending physicians to optimize patient therapy
with regard to drug choice, dose, scheduling, and cost for individual patients.
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
• KY BOP Pharmacist License #016576
• APhA Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
Certificate Training
• KPhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization educator
• UK Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Program
• Certified public bartender
Lexington Bartending School, Lexington, KY
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
• KY BOP Pharmacy Intern (#I08916)
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• HIPAA training and certification
• Food Service License #AF492756
2013-present
2014
2013-present
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2012
2011
2009-2013
2009-present
2009-present
2007-2010
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
• KY BOP Pharmacist License #016576
• APhA Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
Certificate Training
• KPhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization educator
• UK Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Program
• Certified public bartender
Lexington Bartending School, Lexington, KY
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
• KY BOP Pharmacy Intern (#I08916)
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• HIPAA training and certification
• Food Service License #AF492756
2013-present
2014
2013-present
2014
2012
2011
2009-2013
2009-present
2009-present
2007-2010
Résumé Example
PROFESIONAL SUMARY
I am a newly graduated pharmacist and I am excited
about my future as a professional pharmacist! I enjoy
working with patients and am interested in gaining
more experience with chemo meds because I don’t
know a lot about them. If your looking for a
enthusiastic employee, don’t look to far, because I’m
your girl! I learn quickly on the job and want to work
with you all. Please give me a chance to impress you.
Résumé Example
PROFESIONAL SUMARY
I am a newly graduated pharmacist and I am excited
about my future as a professional pharmacist! I enjoy
working with patients and am interested in gaining
more experience with chemo meds because I don’t
know a lot about them. If your looking for a
enthusiastic employee, don’t look to far, because I’m
your girl! I learn quickly on the job and want to work
with you all. Please give me a chance to impress you.
Résumé Example
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Patient-service oriented pharmacist with Doctor
of Pharmacy degree, 4 years of pharmacy
experience, and 11 years of customer service
experience. Strong background in immunizations,
non-sterile compounding, and medication therapy
management. Currently licensed in Kentucky but
willing to become licensed in multiple states.
Excellent track record of positive relationships
with patients, pharmacy staff, other medical
professionals, and pharmacy organizations.
Résumé Example
Professional Experience
Community Pharmacist, Part Time
Professional Center Pharmacy; Richmond, KY
• Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients
• Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
• Compound enteral prescriptions for patients with NG tubes
• Recommend and educate patients on over-the-counter medications
• Earned 50$ per hour
2013-2014
Community Pharmacist, Part Time
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY area
• Verify prescription orders for accuracy, efficacy, and appropriateness
• Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients
• Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
• Earned 52$ per hour
2013
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: Karen Boll, RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge
2010-2013
Résumé Example
Professional Experience
Community Pharmacist, Part Time
Professional Center Pharmacy; Richmond, KY
• Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients
• Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
• Compound enteral prescriptions for patients with NG tubes
• Recommend and educate patients on over-the-counter medications
• Earned 50$ per hour
2013-2014
Community Pharmacist, Part Time
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY area
• Verify prescription orders for accuracy, efficacy, and appropriateness
• Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients
• Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
• Earned 52$ per hour
2013
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: Karen Boll, RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge
2010-2013
Questions?
Megan D. Pendley
[email protected]
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