Writing an eye-catching scientific resume

Author : May Li, PhD

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As a former scientist, I know how daunting it can be to summarize your entire research career on paper, in a few brief lines, black on white.   It is especially hard the first time you are entering the job market, or if you haven’t updated it in a long time.  Having seen hundreds of impressive scientific resumes as a recruiter, I’d like to present some common characteristics that will get the reviewer’s attention.  Following these tips will to help you get over the inertia and come up with a dynamic resume that will land your next interview.<