Revise your resume around your passions

Based on my earlier analysis I modified my career search from a leadership position back to an individual contributor leveraging my industry knowledge and technical experience working in support of clinical trial operations.

• Most hiring managers – including myself – never make it past the first page, that is why it is important to relay what you want to get across right up front on your resume


• Your resume should not exceed 3 pages and if possible limit it to 1 page. This will require you to consolidate your experience and if you have been in the work force for many years, early experience right out of college may no longer be relevant. This is not an easy task and it is always good to review your resume with other friends and colleagues


• Recruiters are an excellent source for advice on constructing resumes and provided me with the above format recommendation


• I originally had a 6 page resume which I needed to condense to no more than 3 pages. The first page is the most critical page


• Create a table below you Qualification Summary that lists the 10-12 skills and experiences that best relates to the position you are applying for
  
  

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