How to write a one-page doctor CV

Recruiters and panels skim through CVs. If designed well, a one-page CV has the following benefits.

1. It is easier to read.
2. It looks professional.
3. It can help you stand out from the crowd.

There are three ways of going about it:

1. DIY
   Pros: Great if you enjoy creating and designing.
   Cons: Time-consuming and unfamiliar if you’re not used to it.
   Cost: Free.
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2. Templates
   Pros: Quick and easy. Some templates are free.
   Cons: Not all templates are free. Your CV may look generic.
   Cost: £0–£250.
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3. Services
   Pros: Can save time and produce a polished, standout CV.
   Cons: Paid service.
   Cost: £100–£300.

Regardless of which of these options you go for, it would be ideal to read a bit about CV writing and what information should go on it.

For DIY, you need content and design.

1. Content: so what should go on my CV?

• Everything that you would like your potential employer to know.
• It should be tailored for you, and for the job.
• Consider the following:

Bio: First and last name, contact, GMC number, residential status, availability, mission statement, picture.

Current and past work: Role, workplace, work details, timeline.

Education: Degree, institute, timeline.

As appropriate: Courses, conferences, presentations, publications, audits, QIPs, leadership, awards, honours, skills, interests, values, qualities, highlights, languages, hobbies, references.

2. Design: now let’s think of a design

This will be your employer’s first impression of you. You want to stand out.

• Study different CV designs online.
• You can use columns, icons, bar/pie charts, pictures, or keep things traditional.
• Try to create a design that feels personal to you.
• You can create a template using paper and pencil first, then copy it digitally.

You can find wonderful templates online. Most of these will be free to use.

• Explore different services and find the ones that suit your taste best.
• Look for templates that specialise in professional, medical or doctor CVs.

• Explore services that specialise in professional, medical or doctor CVs.
• Check their pricing and testimonials.
• Check if they offer cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc.
• If you would like, we can design it for you.

Here are a few examples of one-page CVs designed by NaseersJourney.com

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

These are real CVs for real people. Hence, blurred. If you would like to see a sample that is not blurred, please get in touch.

• If designed smartly, yes.
• This means writing brief information, and not in detail.
• Tip: the goal is not to fit everything on one page, but to make every word count.

• Including a picture helps place a face to the name.
• It is still a personal choice to add a picture.
• If you are not comfortable adding a picture, you don’t have to.

• Yes.
• A cover letter explains why you’re applying for the job.
• A cover letter can also cover areas not covered in your CV.

• By making it personalised.
• You will have to put some thought into it.
• You can speak to CV experts or AI to get more ideas.
• Tip: think of what makes you unique.

• You can, but you don’t have to.

••The interview panel is unlikely to reach the referees without interviewing you anyway.