By: Steve Patterson
Submitted: 2011-07-27 11:49:57 | Word Count: 654
You've probably heard of the show "Pimp My Ride," where a lucky person has a chance to turn an otherwise crappy vehicle into the beautiful car of their dreams. Well, as beautiful as a 1978 Ford Pinto can get, that is. The point is that there are ways to turn something not-so-beautiful into something spectacular. The same can be done with your pharmacy jobs resume. So if you want to turn your bland document into a job-getter, take a moment to review some tips that will help you "pimp" your resume. Creating the right resume can make or break your chances of snagging the job you want. So if you're dusting off an old one, consider these tips on "pimping" your resume that can help make it a winner.
Focus on the employer. One way to make sure that your resume is impressive in the employer's eyes is to make sure you correlate your qualifications with their needs. In other words, as you review the pharmacy jobs posting, you want to zero in on what they're looking for then note the qualifications that you bring to the table that match their desires. This way, they won't have to play the match game on their own to determine how qualified you are for the position. Also try an executive summary. An executive summary is similar to an objective; however, it is a little bit longer (about 60 words, or 3 typed lines), and describes your both your objective and key selling points.
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Including a generic profile/summary statement. While it has become common and even expected that your pharmacy jobs resume will include a profile/summary statement, far too often they are just generic statements that do nothing to differentiate the individual from their competition in the job market. What is it that differentiates you and make your contributions to the companies you have worked for better and unique than your peers? What is the value proposition that you are making to the reader of your resume? What sets you apart from the competition and what uniquely qualifies you to meet the needs and solves the problems of the employer? Additionally, it isn't enough to tell a reader that you have certain abilities or traits; you must show them through examples of past achievements. Prove impact! Forget about cliches and jargon. Soft skills are often important, but even those should be backed up by specific accomplishments that illustrate them.
Describing your pharmacy jobs scope and responsibilities in detail. Think about it: Being "responsible for" doing something certainly doesn't mean a person does it. What a person is supposed to do and what they actually do are two different things. Many people make the mistake of selling features (responsibilities) rather than benefits (achievements/results) in their resume. It is very important to place the emphasis on achievements, quantifying results whenever possible. Document the ways in which your work have benefited your employers and quantify whenever possible. By including past achievements and results, you demonstrate your future potential. Always remember, you won't get hired for what you know how to do, you will get hired for what you do with what you know how to do.
Finally, don't forget your white space. A great way to "pimp" your pharmacy jobs resume, or make it more attractive to read, is making sure there is plenty of white space in the document. There's nothing worse than trying to dig through a resume for relevant information. By creating bullet-point lists and utilizing other ways to "open it up" with white space, you can make it easier to read - definitely a plus. Creating the right resume can make or break your chances of snagging the job you want. Just take time to think about all the great things you've accomplished at your previous jobs so that you can show your future employer what a great employee they're getting.
