Some resumes get interviews. Others vanish into the void. Why?
Because recruiters aren’t just looking for skills. They’re looking for clarity, relevance, and proof.
They spend seconds scanning your resume. If it doesn’t grab them fast, it’s gone.
So how do you make yours stand out?
1. Skip the fluffy intro.
No “hardworking team player” clichés. Start with a 2–3 sentence summary that actually says something.
2. Make your skills easy to find.
List your programming languages, frameworks, and tools in a dedicated Technical Skills section. No guesswork.
3. Show impact, not just tasks.
Instead of “Worked on API performance,” say “Reduced API load time by 40%, improving user experience.”
4. Don’t bury your best work.
Got a strong project or open-source contribution? Feature it. Show what you built, not just what you know.
5. Make it ATS-friendly.
Many companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—a software that scans resumes for keywords before a human sees them. If your resume lacks the right terms (or has formatting errors that confuse the system), it might get filtered out automatically.
The goal? Make it impossible to ignore.
Recruiters don’t need more resumes. They need the right ones.
Make sure yours is one of them.
Article By:
Ekene Precious Chidubem
