Win the first 90 seconds
Recruiters skim resumes in roughly 7β10 seconds before deciding whether to read closely. Design every part of the page so a skim still tells a clear story.
- Lead with an outcome line. Under your name, write a single sentence that names your role, your years of relevant experience, and the kind of work you want next. Keep it under 25 words. Skip generic adjectives β specifics earn the second look.
- Front-load the headline number. Move your most impressive metric into the first bullet of your most recent role. The bullet that gets read first should be the one you'd lead with in an interview.
- Use whitespace as a signal. A wall of text reads as effort, not value. Generous spacing between sections trains the eye to find headings, dates, and the bullets you want them to land on.