10 Resume Tips That Will Get You More Interviews in 2026

1. Tailor Your Resume for Every Job

A generic resume won't cut it. Customize your resume for each application by matching keywords from the job description. Our Tailor to Job feature does this automatically.

2. Start with a Strong Summary

Your professional summary is the first thing recruiters read. Make it count with 2-3 sentences that highlight your experience level, key skills, and what you bring to the role.

3. Use Action Verbs

Start every bullet point with a strong action verb: Led, Developed, Implemented, Optimized, Increased, Reduced, Launched, Designed.

4. Quantify Everything

Numbers catch attention. Instead of "Improved sales," write "Increased sales by 35% ($2.1M revenue) in Q3 2025."

5. Keep It to One Page (Usually)

Unless you have 10+ years of experience, stick to one page. Recruiters spend 6-7 seconds on an initial resume scan.

6. Use a Clean, ATS-Friendly Format

Avoid tables, graphics, columns, and fancy formatting. Stick with standard section headers and simple bullet points.

7. Include Relevant Skills

List both technical and soft skills. Mirror the exact terminology from the job posting.

8. Remove Outdated Information

Drop experiences older than 10-15 years. Remove "References available upon request" — it's implied.

9. Proofread Carefully

Typos and grammatical errors are an instant rejection. Read your resume aloud or have someone else review it.

10. Check Your ATS Score

Before submitting, run your resume through an ATS checker to make sure it will pass automated screening.