The Résumé Rule You Need to Break in 2025

For years, we’ve been told the same thing: “Keep your résumé to one page.” It’s one of the most common résumé tips out there, and in 2025, it’s one of the most outdated. Let’s be honest: squeezing years of experience, accomplishments, and growth into a single sheet of paper? That might work if you’re fresh […]

What Recruiters Really Notice in the First 5 Seconds of Your Resume

You’ve spent hours perfecting your resume. Tweaking your wording, selecting the right font, and trying to fit everything on one or two pages. But here’s the hard truth: recruiters often spend just 5–7 seconds scanning your resume before deciding whether to keep reading or move on.   So, what are they actually reading in those […]

What Employers REALLY Want to See on Your Resume (And What NOT to Do!)

What recruiters look for in a resume

Your resume is your initial impression. It makes or breaks whether you get an interview or are ignored. But what are employers actually searching for when they browse through dozens of resumes? Recruiters spend only 6-7 seconds on average scanning a resume before making the decision to either include or exclude a candidate. That’s not […]