As the clinical pharmacy profession continues to experience an increase in demand and competition for residency positions and first-rate jobs, it is vital that students and postgraduate trainees have a well-written CV. An effective CV provides a positive image for future selection committees or employers and distinguishes an individual from the rest of the crowd. As questions arise in preparing and completing a CV, wouldn’t it be helpful to have a seasoned professional review it?

If you are an ACCP student, resident, or fellow member, you can now submit your CV online as a Microsoft Word document and have it randomly assigned to a volunteer ACCP member reviewer. The ACCP reviewer will provide his or her comments and suggested edits using the track changes feature in Microsoft Word. Participants will receive an e-mail containing feedback from the reviewer within 2 weeks. In response to feedback from past users, ACCP has made two important changes to the service. First, the CV Review Service will be open year-round so that you can upload your CV for review anytime you choose. Second, after receiving feedback on your CV from an initial reviewer, you can upload your CV to be reviewed by another reviewer.

When preparing a CV for review, be sure to take advantage of ACCP’s other Web-based resources. Learn or review the basics of CV formatting, view sample CVs, and access valuable “curriculum vitae pearls,” which provide practical insights on developing a CV. These services and other resources are accessible from the ACCP Web site at http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx. For questions about the ACCP CV Review Service, contact Michelle Kucera, Pharm.D., BCPS, at [email protected].