Common CV Mistakes Medical Graduates Make
Your CV should make your experience easy to understand. Here are common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong medical CV.
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Trying to include everything
A CV becomes difficult to evaluate when every activity receives the same amount of attention. Prioritise experiences that are relevant to the opportunity.
Using vague descriptions
Whenever possible, describe what you actually did, contributed, organised, analysed, or achieved rather than relying on generic phrases.
Ignoring formatting
Consistent headings, spacing, dates, typography, and section order make a CV easier to scan and communicate attention to detail.
Not tailoring the CV
A research position, clinical opportunity, internship, and digital-health role may value different experiences. Adjust the emphasis of your CV to match the opportunity.
Forgetting to proofread
Typos, inconsistent dates, broken formatting, and incorrect contact information can undermine an otherwise strong application. Review the final document carefully before submitting it.