title: The curriculum vitae sending the right message.
abstract: When reviewing curriculum vitae (CV), it becomes clear that some CV information provides a better reflection of work completed than others do. The authors provide a description of common CV errors, propose strategies to avoid such problems, and suggest methods for developing an accurate and clear CV that highlights accomplishments and clearly represents the work. Tips for updating CV and suggestions for electronic formats are also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705, USA. tshell@iup.edu
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shellenbarger
authors.forename: Kristy S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Chunta
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D002568:Certification; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D004522:Educational Status; D004651:Employment; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007586:Job Application; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research; D011361:Professional Competence