25 Resume Tips for 2025

The 2025 job market is looking …a bit unknown. There are mixed reviews if you search for job market predictions for 2025. With the job market having been somewhat volatile and unpredictable in recent years and job situations changing quickly (hello, layoffs), it is wise for everyone to have their resume ready!  To help you build a great resume NOW, here are 25 resume tips for 2025.

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As always, every quick tip below links to another source so you can fully explore the topic. This year, I’ve added and removed several tips from the list. If you regularly read my annual resume tips list, see if you can spot the changes.

Remember, you are unique, and so will your resume. Apply what works best for your situation, career, and industry.

Happy job searching and resume writing in 2025!

25 Resume Tips for 2025:

1. Pick out a job target before you start to write the resume
2. Know yourself, know your audience, and know what matters most
3. Write your resume for the reader. No, the resume isn’t meant for you! 
4. Customize content for every job – general resumes don’t work
5. Make your value known
6. Sharpen resume content. Content that performs better in a resume is sharp and to the point.
7. Use a tailored and value-driven resume headline that speaks to the job you want, not the job you have
8. Avoid common resume myths
9. Use the suitable resume format for your unique career
10. Be strategic with how much career history you share. 10-15 years of recent employment detail is typically sufficient
11. Highlight top career achievements and provide proof
12. Focus on achievements, not tasks, in your resume. Yes, everyone has results to share
13. Start strong. The top 1/3 of the file is critical
14. Lead with results and front-load points throughout for greater impact
15. Let the resume be storytelling in nature
16. Weave the right keywords throughout the file that relate to the target role and audience
17. Use an active voice with various action words
18. Include appropriate white space; make it easy to read
19. Remember, content is king, but presentation matters too
20. Remove any possible resume red flags to help improve application success
21. Embrace your experience, and don’t let age define you
22. Align resume content with current market and workplace demands. These will change and evolve every year.
23. Aim to keep your resume updated. Often!
24. Stay abreast of current resume trends and best practices for 2025
25. Be mindful of how you use AI in resume writing (many AI resumes look and sound the same.)

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