CV/Resume Tips
By Alexander An on July 30th, 2022
​
1) Professional Style
-
Font size around 12 pts, not too small or too big
-
Font style should be consistent, readable, and clear such as Arial or Times New Roman
-
One-inch margin size; if there is too much white space, increase margin size up to 1.75
-
Use active language such as "achieved", "reviewed", or "analyzed" to help communicate effectively and eliminate unnecessary words
​
2) Relevant Information
-
Include relevant key words relating to the job or internship at the start of the resume to catch the recruiters' eyes
-
Incorporate work experience, skills, and achievements relating to the position
-
Emphasize your most recent experiences which can include leadership role in industry related clubs at school, research projects at your pharmacy or hospital/volunteer work
​
3) Previous Work Experience
-
Use metrics and numbers to describe achievements - they are easy for recruiters to see
-
Talk about number of publications or poster presentations at conferences
-
Format should be in an "ABC resume" style where "A" describes what you achieved, "B" describes how the achievement was measured, and "C" describes what you did
4) Unique Resume
-
Traditional resumes are chronological and usually one page in length
-
Look into the standard resume in the particular industry you are applying to and follow that format
-
If an unique resume is permitted in the positions you are interested in, you can be creative
​
5) Proofread
-
Make sure there are no grammar or spelling mistakes
-
Third-parties such as peers and mentors can review your resume