Hello everyone, My name is Priyanka Sharma, 25, female, from India. I have experience working in a hospital in India as an ICU nurse. I am currently preparing my CV to apply for nursing jobs in the UAE and would like guidance on how to design a professional CV that stands out. Any tips on layout, formatting, or examples of effective nursing CVs would be greatly appreciated.
I am Mr Sami Hassan, legal advisor staying in Dubai.
Mrs Priyanka, when preparing a professional CV for nursing jobs in the UAE, here are some key points to make it stand out:
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Clear structure: Begin with personal details (name, contact, nationality, visa status if applicable), followed by a short professional summary highlighting your ICU nursing experience.
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Education & licensing: List your nursing degree, certifications, and mention if you are preparing for or hold a DHA/MOH/DOH license.
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Work experience: Use bullet points to describe your ICU responsibilities and achievements. Focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., “Managed care for 15 critical patients daily” or “Assisted in reducing patient recovery time through improved monitoring”).
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Skills section: Highlight both technical skills (ventilator management, patient monitoring systems, emergency response) and soft skills (communication, teamwork, adaptability).
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Formatting: Keep it clean and professional—use a simple font, consistent headings, and avoid excessive colors or graphics. Recruiters in Dubai prefer straightforward layouts.
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Length: Ideally 1–2 pages, concise but detailed enough to show your strengths.
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Tailoring: Adjust your CV slightly for each application to match the hospital’s requirements.
👉 Please send me a private message to arrange a visit to my office, where I can share sample nursing CV formats and guide you on tailoring your application to UAE healthcare employers.
