Is Your Physiotherapy Resume up to date?

When was the last time you reviewed your resume? If your resume were a software, how updated or outdated would it be?

Are you aware of the skills employers expect Physiotherapists to have these days? Have you highlighted your most recent achievements at work, or are you only adding your latest academic accomplishments?

What do employers really want to see on your CV? Does your CV communicate what the employer or reader needs to know? Can someone truly get to know you through your CV, or is it just a basic chronological template?

Check out these 5 tips to ensure your Physiotherapy Resume is on point:

1. Highlight Relevant Skills: When applying for a job, pay close attention to the skills the employer has requested. Make sure these requirements are clearly highlighted in your CV. Some positions may require more skills or information than your current CV includes, so take the time to add or emphasize these skills.
2. Craft a Strong Objective Statement: Start your resume with a brief but concise objective. This opening is your opportunity to introduce yourself through the lens of your strengths. Consider including your degree, additional certifications, years of experience, and the conditions you’ve handled.
3. Detail Your Work History: When detailing your work history, meticulously touch on areas such as:
   • Awards you’ve received for your performance at work.
   • Physiotherapy treatment modalities you’re proficient in, particularly new or emerging technologies.
   • Patient conditions you’ve successfully managed, especially if you’ve had a breakthrough due to research or if it led to new research.
   • Your work setting, whether in public or private healthcare, outpatient care, number of beds, etc.
4. Include Volunteer Activities and Publications: Mention any volunteer activities, possibly with your registration body or a Physiotherapy association. Also, include articles you’ve written. (A great place to publish your articles for free is this blog, “Everything Physio”).
5. Research Your Prospective Employer: If possible, research the employer to understand how your skills, experience, and personality fit their needs. Highlight this alignment in your CV’s objectives section, making it the first thing they notice about you.