Resume Writing Tips
Resume Writing Tips That Actually Get You Interviews
A recruiter spends under 20 seconds on your first screen. Here is how to make those seconds count.
Plus People Career Team
18 Jul 2026
5 min read
Lead with outcomes, not duties
Replace ‘responsible for sales’ with ‘grew territory revenue 34% to ₹4.2 Cr in FY25’. Numbers create instant credibility and survive keyword screening.
Match the job description vocabulary
Applicant tracking systems rank resumes on term overlap. Mirror the exact tool, certification and process names used in the posting — provided you genuinely have them.
Keep the format boring and readable
Single column, standard fonts, clear section headings and a PDF file named with your role and name. Design flourishes routinely break parsing.
- One page up to 5 years of experience, two pages beyond
- Put notice period and current location near the top
- Remove photographs, marital status and full addresses
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