The average time it takes for a hiring manager to review a resume is 8 to 10 seconds… 8 to 10 seconds!

Out of the hundreds of other applicants, do you feel confident your resume would “cut the mustard”?

You are a needle in a haystack

First of all, you must never forget the competitiveness surrounding any medical sales job out there.

Believe me, I know. I’ve been in your shoes, fighting tooth and nail to earn an opportunity. I’ve also hired many medical sales reps throughout my career.

There are many ways to “stand out”, but it’s all for not if your resume falls flat.

You have two options;

1. Write your resume yourself
2. Hire a Professional Resume Writer

There isn’t a right or wrong decision here, but it’s important you know how to convey why you are the best choice for the role.

You can find a list of recommended Professional Medical Device Resume Writers at this link.

Either way, it must be done right

Making the first impression is important. If you decide to take on the duties yourself, below are a few pointers to get you going on the right track;

1. Always provide a tailored cover letter. Use these couple paragraphs to demonstrate directly how your skills match the medical sales role they are looking to fill. You can also utilize this chance to prove you have done your homework on the role itself and the organization. MedReps.com has put together a great article on creating the perfect cover letter.
2. Only use black font, in a standard font style. Something like Calibri or Times New Roman is acceptable. In my opinion, it looks unprofessional when I see purple font on a resume.
3. Keep it simple. Please do not write a resume that reads like a book. Recruiters do not have time to read about how you scored your first home run in the 2nd grade or your how you won your local bowling league. Yes, that stuff is cool, but nobody has time for that!
4. Highlight the parallels between your experience and the job posting. Your relevant experience and achievements must jump off of the page immediately. Otherwise… NEXT!
5. Thou shalt not lie. It is absolutely imperative to be factual when stating education, certifications and employment dates. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but if there was ever a discrepancy down the line, you could be without a job.

 

Considering the bullets above, which do you think is the most important or difficult to accomplish?