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It is a free newsletter available at time.com/newsletters. ### Sources * TIME Newsletters: [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-worth-2026q3/newsletters?i=c0699c93-ea76-4cf1-9922-7a8756fc3004&cr=time-nl-worth-2026q3-v1) by [Lily Zhang / The Muse](https://time.com/author/the-muse/) ## Lily Zhang / The Muse Jan 3, 2016 12:30 PM UTC  Fountain pen leaning against stack of paper Fountain pen leaning against stack of paper Getty Images by [Lily Zhang / The Muse](https://time.com/author/the-muse/) ## Lily Zhang / The Muse Jan 3, 2016 12:30 PM UTC  No matter how good your [resume](https://www.themuse.com/advice/43-resume-tips-that-will-help-you-get-hired) is, it can always be better. I heard you groan—but it’s true. Now, don’t worry, I’m not going to ask you to redo the entire thing. Instead, I’ll just point out a few places where you can improve. Remember: The stronger your application, the better shot you’re giving yourself at landing the job you want. And that’s what we’re all here for, right? **1\. Make it Easier to Skim**It doesn’t matter how beautiful or relevant your resume is if the hiring manager simply can’t find what he or she is looking for. This means priority number one (after getting all your experience down) is to make it readable, and more specifically, skimmable. Here’s a [list of 12 pointers](https://www.themuse.com/advice/12-tiny-changes-that-make-your-resume-easy-for-recruiters-to-skim) for you to go through. However, if you’re pressed for time, at least make sure you’re maximizing the impact of the first five words of each bullet point by including keywords as early as possible. **_More from The Muse:_** [_7 Smart Networking Strategies For Any Type_](https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-smart-networking-strategies-for-any-personality-type) **2\. Tailor It to Every Job You Apply To**You may think your resume perfectly describes your skills and experiences all on one tidy sheet of paper, and you’re probably right, but the real trick is for a recruiter who is hiring for a particular position to agree with you. This requires adapting it to a particular job. No matter how flawless it is, it will always benefit from some personalization. Here’s how to check where your resume can use some [tailoring](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-double-check-that-your-resumes-actually-tailored-to-the-job-you-want). **3\. Optimize it for Mobile Viewing**[Careers have changed](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-careers-have-changed-and-how-to-manage-yours-accordingly), so it’s no surprised that recruiting’s changed, too. One thing that does seem to catch job candidates off guard though is how often their resume will be viewed on a mobile device. You might have a lovely printed resume, but to ensure it stays lovely even when viewed on a phone, consider implementing some of [these tips](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-guarantee-your-resume-shows-up-correctly-on-mobile-because-it-probably-doesnt). If nothing else, move away from a two column resume and stick with one single column. It’ll be easier to navigate for mobile devices _and_ applicant tracking systems. **_More from The Muse:_** [_Did You Nail The Interview – Or Fail it? Here’s How to Tell_](https://www.themuse.com/advice/did-you-nail-the-interviewor-fail-it-heres-how-to-tell) **4\. Turn it Into a Website**For those of you who really want to go above and beyond, consider [creating a website for your resume](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-build-a-resume-website-that-will-impress-every-hiring-manager-who-sees-it). Not only will this help you stand out from other applicants, but you can show off some of your skills with an online portfolio. For some inspiration, check out these [35 amazing examples](https://www.themuse.com/advice/35-more-of-the-best-personal-websites-weve-ever-seen). Then once you’re pumped to make your own, consider one of these 14 options for [how to actually build it out](https://www.themuse.com/advice/14-stunning-ways-to-build-your-personal-website-this-week). Just don’t forget to include a link on the version you do send to hiring managers! **_More from The Muse:_** [_3 Things to Never, Ever Say to A Recruiter_](https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-things-to-never-ever-say-to-a-recruiter) With all this said, if you’re one of those people who keeps tinkering with your resume instead of actually networking and applying to jobs, then let me instead direct you [here](https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-10hour-plan-guaranteed-to-kickstart-your-job-search). Because at some point, it’s time to bite the bullet and just click send. _This_ [_article_](https://www.themuse.com/advice/4-ways-you-can-always-improve-your-resume-no-matter-how-good-it-is-1) _originally appeared on_ [_TheMuse.com_](http://TheMuse.com) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4268454/simple-resume-tips/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4268454/simple-resume-tips/"},"headline":"4 Resume Upgrades","datePublished":"2016-01-03T12:30:53.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:39:18.865Z","description":"Make it easy for them to hire you","url":"https://time.com/4268454/simple-resume-tips/","keywords":["motto"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3f233dadfe8af949/69888c4be20a87774ba901ca/resume-adjusting-tips-advice.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lily Zhang / The Muse"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3f233dadfe8af949/69888c4be20a87774ba901ca/resume-adjusting-tips-advice.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"96502246","caption":"96502246","creditText":"Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/motto/","name":"motto"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4268454/simple-resume-tips/","name":"4 Resume Upgrades"}}]}] ```