Help With A Biochemist Resume

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If You Need To Write A Biochemist Resume or Curriculum Vitae... you already know the competition is heating up in biochemistry. There are positive signs: in the next decade, employment of biological scientists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. That's due in large part to the growth of the biotechnology industry, and the industrial applications of bio research and development (e.g., witness the burgeoning biofuels industry).

Still, competition will be keen. Especially among doctoral degree holders applying for basic research position in academia, and those seeking applied research positions in private industry. Increasingly, resumes and CVs competing for jobs in biochemistry and related bio sciences are being written by professional resume services. Should yours be written by a pro?

Maybe, maybe not. If you've got some time, willingness to do a little study, and a marketing aptitude, you can craft a resume that can compete. But keep in mind...

The Pro Has 4 Advantages When Writing A Biochemist Resume or CV

The professional resume writer brings some advantages to the game right off the bat. You'll need to match these advantages, or compensate in other ways, if you plan to write your own resume.

1. The professional resume writer is adept in current CV and resume techniques; format selection, design and layout, what information is critical on a biochemist resume, what information should be left off.
2. The pro has industry experience that is both perceptive and objective. As a side note, the better and larger resume services are often able to pair you with a writer whose background matches your specific professional discipline. 
3. The pro is comfortable working with "keywords." These are buzzwords and critical phrases that reflect your discipline, and when used strategically, ensure your resume will pop up in database searches.
4. The professional resume writer is, most importantly, a marketing pro. There's a real skill in selling a job candidate to an often cynical audience (i.e. recruiters and hiring officials in the biological sciences industry) with nothing more than words on a page.

Ready To Write That Biochemist Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

As a former resume writer, I can say without a doubt that each and every one of my clients, from every professional walk of life, could have crafted a resume themselves that could have been competitive in the marketplace. And that includes clients in the biological sciences. But they came to me because they didn't have the time or the inclination to get up to speed on resume techniques. Or they found that their job qualifications were difficult for them to express in a promotional -- and unbiased -- manner.

If you're a biochemist who falls into either category, you've got plenty of company. And you've probably noticed there are a lot of resume services popping up to take advantage of these economic times. I've tried to separate the good from the not-so-good when it comes to professional resume writers. I personally hope you'll take a look at our Resume Service Reviews, a lineup of mini-reviews of the more popular resume writing services on the web. I show their pricing points, and give each one a star ranking. Pick one or two and go in-depth...

Or, if you're pressed for time, you can click straight to the website of top-rated ResumeWriters.com. As the largest network of certified resume writers on the internet, they've got unparalleled resources to best match you with a writer most qualified in your profession. Plus, they guarantee you'll get interviews with their resume. That cinched the deal with us.

Look over the reviews. Let us know if we can be of further help. And best of luck in your job search.

-- David

David Alan Carter is a former headhunter and the founder of Resume One of Cincinnati. For more than ten years, he personally crafted thousands of resumes for satisfied clients from all occupational walks of life -- entry level to executive.

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