Top Resume Writing Tips From Hiring Managers in 2025

What Hiring Managers Say

• "Bullet points with numbers catch my eye immediately."
• "I stop reading after 6 seconds if the format is messy."
• "If the summary doesn't match the role, I move on."
• "We always check LinkedIn — make sure it matches your resume."

Universal Tips

Keep it scannable, quantify everything possible, tailor per role, and always save as PDF unless told otherwise.