Pharmaceutical Resume Examples

The number of resumes a hiring manager receives for an entry-level job can number into the hundreds, but this resume using a functional format is sure to stand out from the crowd. Besides looking professional, nearly half the space is filled with skills important to pharmacy work. This emphasis on ability to do the job is crucial when applying to be an intern because education and work experience are less likely to be deciding factors for entry-level applicants.

This combination resume strikes the perfect balance among skills, work history and education. The two-column format allows the applicant’s qualities to meet the eye and be read almost simultaneously. Note how he quantifies accomplishments for his previous employers using specific numbers of employees trained, patients gained and prescriptions filled. He includes only information relevant to the position for which he is applying, listing only his work history since 2011, the year he obtained his PharmD degree.

The reverse-chronological work history on this chronological resume accents the solid upward career trajectory of this executive-level pharmacy director. While she does list some necessary hard skills, such as compounding and managing inventory, much of the descriptive language in the body of the resume is devoted to soft skills such as collaboration, conflict resolution and counseling. Her education, also in reverse-chronological order, is placed at the bottom. The blue headings on the left margin create an attractive presentation with plenty of white space.