Your resume, is it good enough?

A resume is a huge part of getting your foot into any potential employers office. It is truly your first impression and as the saying goes " you only get one chance to make a first impression" Well that being said I think it is very important to now go over what you as a pharmacist need to do in order to get the attention of potential employers.

First I would say the basics are make sure there are no spelling errors on your resume. Second I think for pharmacists it is best to use a chronological resume rather than a functional resume because it shows directors how long you have been at any particular job for any substantial period. Length of employment is one of the first things they at, if you are someone who has jumped to 4 jobs in 4 years, no matter how good the reason a potential employer will turn you down regardless of your other experience. A good chronological resume should go in this particular order.

1) Objective- should be short and to the point.

2) Education- GPA should be listed if you have 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3) Experience- Include all experience, including coursework and internships.

4) Skills and accomplishments- computer skills, languages, as well as technical and lab experience and publications.

5) Honors and Activities- Deans list and any other school awards, also make sure to include only activities that show leadership.

These are the basic elements of a good resume depending on experience it will have to be changed around a little. If you would like us to review your resume just contact us 866-538-0715