{"id":27263,"date":"2026-04-29T06:21:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/didebta.com\/?p=27263"},"modified":"2026-04-29T06:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:21:41","slug":"16-resume-tips-that-will-get-you-an-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/didebta.com\/?p=27263","title":{"rendered":"16 Resum\u00e9 Tips That Will Get You an Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Believe it or not, creating a solid resum\u00e9 is\u00a0just<\/em>\u00a0as important as prepping for and nailing your job interview. After all, your resum\u00e9 is your chance to make a strong first impression on the recruiter! But before you get too freaked out, know this: Building the perfect resum\u00e9 is actually a lot simpler than it sounds. And once you\u2019ve read these 16 tips, you\u2019ll be ready to move forward into the job search with confidence.\n <\/p>\n

1. Keep it one page.<\/h2>\n

Do you know how much time a recruiter spends looking at your resum\u00e9 on the first go-around? About 7.4 seconds.1<\/sup>\u00a0Whoa<\/em>. So, if they have to flip or scroll through pages of your accomplishments and past experience, this party could be over before it even starts. Keeping things simple, relevant and to the point will earn you some respect right off the bat. If things go well here, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to answer the most\u00a0common interview questions\u00a0in person<\/em>!\n <\/p>\n

2. Link to online portfolios.<\/h2>\n

Some job applications may ask you to send samples of your work, but even if they don\u2019t, there\u2019s still a classy way to show off what you do best. Try including a link to an online portfolio or professional website if you have one\u2014that way you\u2019ll be able to showcase more of your work without taking up space on your actual resum\u00e9.\n <\/p>\n

3. Make sure your contact info is professional.<\/h2>\n

Nobody wants to send an email to sk8rboi2002. Don\u2019t use your college email address either. Just a normal, boring email account with your first and last name will get the job done. And don\u2019t forget to include your phone number (but make sure your voicemail greeting isn\u2019t anything funny or clever).\n <\/p>\n

4. Include relevant social media accounts.<\/h2>\n

I know I\u2019m talking to adults here, but I just have to say it: Double-check all your social media accounts to make sure they\u2019re recruiter-friendly, especially if you include any of your social media handles on your resum\u00e9. But even those should only be on your resum\u00e9 if they\u2019re relevant to the position you\u2019re applying for. For most jobs, your LinkedIn account is the only one you need to include.\n <\/p>\n

5. Skip the bio.<\/h2>\n

It used to be trendy to put a paragraph about yourself at the top of your resum\u00e9, but let that trend die\u2014especially if you\u2019re also submitting a\u00a0cover letter\u00a0with your application. You don\u2019t need to put an elevator pitch or your life story under your name at the top of your resum\u00e9. Remember, we\u2019re keeping this relevant and to the point!\n <\/p>\n

6. Evaluate whether you need a photo.<\/h2>\n

When it comes to photos, be strategic about whether or not you put your picture on your resum\u00e9. It could make sense to include one if you\u2019re applying for a modeling or acting job, but accounting? Yeah, they probably don\u2019t care what you look like or if your resum\u00e9 is fun<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n

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And even though recruiters aim to stay as unbiased as possible during the interview process, a less-than-great-quality photo could subconsciously affect their impression of you, even if they don\u2019t mean for it to. So, if you do<\/em> decide to go with the photo option, make sure it\u2019s not pixelated, blurry or too small to see.\n <\/p>\n

7. Keep the job listing in mind.<\/h2>\n

Recruiters post job descriptions for a reason\u2014they want to be clear and specific about what qualities and skills they\u2019re looking for. Look for those buzzwords and find ways to work them into your resum\u00e9 (doing that will help you beat the applicant tracking system). Be honest about your skill set and don\u2019t get discouraged if you don\u2019t have every skill on the list. It could actually be a good thing to be\u00a0slightly<\/em>\u00a0underqualified. You want to be challenged in your new role! And many employers are willing to work with you and train you when you first step into the job\u2014as long as you have a growth mindset.\n <\/p>\n

8. Tweak your resum\u00e9 for each role.<\/h2>\n

I know it might sound like a lot of work to tailor your resum\u00e9 to each job application, but that effort will really pay off. Recruiters will know that you took the time to read all the info and are seriously interested in their company, not just sending a cookie-cutter application to hundreds of different jobs.\n <\/p>\n

9. Tell the truth.<\/h2>\n

Okay, this one is a no-brainer application and\u00a0interview tip\u00a0in general, but enough people have lied or \u201cstretched the truth\u201d on their job applications to make it worth mentioning. Don\u2019t say you know someone at the company if you\u2019ve never talked to them before. Don\u2019t say you know how to use Excel and PowerPoint if you really don\u2019t. It\u2019ll just make you look shady when the recruiter asks you for more specifics (or worse, if you\u00a0do<\/em>\u00a0get hired, and then they have to show you how to make a spreadsheet).\n <\/p>\n

10. Make it easy to read.<\/h2>\n

When building your resum\u00e9, put yourself in the recruiter\u2019s position. What would you be looking for? You\u2019d probably want something that\u2019s clear and easy on the eyes, right? Here are some things that can help with that:\n <\/p>\n