How to Get Your Resume Seen by Recruiters in 2025 - Life Sciences

If you are currently job hunting, there is a strong chance you are exhausted from scouring the internet for a role. You are not alone, in fact, you alongside 30% of the global workforce are also looking for a job. 70% of people say their current job search is more challenging than their last one. So, how can you stand out from the crowd?  

Optimise your resume

ATS

Many companies use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to filter candidates resumes when they apply for a role. You can ensure that you will pass this stage if you:

·         Use a clean format that can be scanned easily

·         Upload your resume as a PDF (ATS systems prefer to scan PDF formats of CV’s)

·         Keep it clear and concise, using bullet points. Tailor your CV, use relevant keywords from the job description in your CV. Use the format “I VERB (e.g. achieved, performed, created, exceeded) NOUN (include keyword a from job description) + EVIDENCE (numerical if applicable)”

Structure

It is always good practise to start the CV with your name big and bold.

It is then good to add contact information: phone number, email address, and any other relevant addresses like your professional networking profile or portfolio website.

Underneath the contact information it can be good to add a personal statement, a one or two line summary of experience, skills, talents, and goals related to the role you’re applying for.  

There are two structures you can use with your CV: Chronological and Skills Based/Functional.

Chronological will start with your latest experience, role, or education. You will then add your second most up to date experience, role or education and so on. This is a good way to show your career progression and reads well.

Skills based/Functional will focus on the skills and competencies. You will begin with the most relevant skill to the role you’re applying to and then follow that up with evidence of where you have experience with the skill/what you have achieved. This option may be good for recent graduates with not as much experience to chronicle.

LinkedIn

Let recruiters know that you’re open to new opportunities. To let recruiters know that you’d be open to a move, simply click on your dashboard within your LinkedIn profile and change the setting under ‘Career interests’. Only they’ll be able to view this and not your current employer.

Complete your profile, make sure your skills and experience align with the roles that you are hoping to get in the future responsibilities and requirements.

Build your network, connect with recruiters, companies, clients, students from university or college. The larger your network, the higher your chance of being found or connecting with someone. LinkedIn also offers profiles from your networks network, so it can be a great way of expanding your network.

Don’t give up

There is a perfect role out there for you. Employers are also struggling to fillroles. Ensure that your CV matches the job description and that you are continuing to apply. We have many great life science roles here at QCS Staffing, and we will help you find your next position. We also take care of our candidates by refining your CV and ensuring you only apply to jobs you have a chance for.