Your Resume Gets Seconds – Not Minutes

Resumes get noticed when they’re clear, polished, and tailored. Is yours?

Recruiters often spend less than 10 seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether to keep reading – or move on. That means you only have a few seconds to make a strong first impression.

To help you stand out, check out 👉 Boost Your Career in 5 – Refresh Your Resume, a focused guide designed to help you improve clarity, avoid common mistakes, and strengthen how you present your experience.

The goal is simple: make your resume easier to read, easier to understand, and easier to say yes to.

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center