A n expert tells how to make that all-important first impression in your resume and cover letter. M.D. Footnote1 A cynical pharmacist once told me he would not be surprised to learn that doctors submit curriculum vitae scribbled on paper towels. In five years as a physician recruiter, I have not seen anything that bad, but it's been close.
Many doctors produce unreadable, novella-length scrawls.
Others type the documents and keep them shorter, but correct them with a pencil. Then there are those who update a neat CV by stapling a scrap of paper to it. Since your CV and cover letter make that all-important first impression, they should be prepared as carefully as possible. Other well-qualified people probably responded to the same advertisement, so your application is in competition. It's important to realize that the purpose of your CV and letter is simply to get you an interview, not to land you the job.