I Had Management Experience 5 yrs Ago- How to Convey Experience to Get an Interview?

Chen, Should a resume have an objective or just start with job experience? A recruiter told me that employers scan resumes, looking mostly at the past 5 years experience.  I have had management experience about 5 years ago, but purposely stepped down to a staff position to accomodate school work.  Now that I have my PharmD degree, I would like a management position, but the last 2 jobs do not reflect management experience…what is the best way to convey this information so I can at least get an initial interview?  Thank you.

A:  Definitely have an objective in your resume.  It is a place where you can boldy express that you want to get back into management.  Example, “Seeking to re-engage in a management role in XXX setting after completing my external PharmD cum laude.”  This can be refined more, depending on your specific talents & skill sets, but this is a start.

Also, convey your management experience in the body of your resume, even though it was over 5 yrs ago.  It is useful to have a concise resume; at the same time, in your specific situation, I would recommend that you include the management experience you had 5 years ago in your resume and to elaborate on it.