With a computer program often a resumé's first reader, the inclusion of keywords to get you beyond such automated sentries has become a key part of effective resumé writing.
And with any luck, a real person will eventually see your resumé, too. The one thing that's changed in today's world, thanks to electronics, is that it's no longer necessary to torture yourself with formatting and spacing, as long as your spelling and grammar are up to snuff.
While fancy bond paper may not be so important these days, personalized attention is still vital to success, according to people who review hundreds – if not thousands – of life science resumés each year. These experts don't always agree on the details, but they are unanimous on some basic tips that matter in today's employment market.
"The challenge is to look at the job description objectively," says Amgen staffing consultant Christopher Todd, ...
