Job seekers can mistakenly think that the big job title they've had is always impressive on a resume. Some sales reps have the title of VP, or Sales Director, even though they were actually in a one-to-one sales role. This can cause a problem for you in your job search if you're looking for another sales role.

If you happen to be transitioning into medical sales, you're not going to get a VP role, or a Director role, or even an Account Executive role with that title on your resume, because every recruiter and hiring manager will assume that you won't be happy as a sales rep.

So if you're looking for a sales rep role, especially in a new sales area for you, you need to downplay the big titles, and maybe think about a competency-based resume. Emphasize your skills, point out your technological or science background, and highlight your sales numbers to get hired.