Resume Hacks - How To Make A Resume Stand Out

Format Your Resume Wisely "Do the Hiring Managers" Work for Them No matter how well written, your resume won't get a thorough reading the first time through. Generally, a resume gets scanned for 25 seconds. Scanning is more difficult if it is hard to read, poorly organized or exceeds two pages. - Use a logical format and wide margins, clean type, and clear headings. - Selectively apply bold and italic typeface that help guide the reader's eye. - Use bullets to call attention to important points (i.e. accomplishments).