the first third of your resume needs to do some heavy lifting #resumetips #resumewriting

21 May 2026 · 0 min

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In this concise video segment, the speaker emphasizes that the most crucial part of a resume is the top third of the first page, specifically the first three bullet points of the most recent position. These bullet points must showcase the candidate's most impactful achievements to capture the hiring manager's attention, especially if the professional summary fails to do so. Failure to make this section compelling likely results in the candidate not being contacted.

The first 3 bullet points in your latest position should be the most impactful parts of your resume. We're talking about the first third of the first page of your resume and the top third of it being the most important. If you had not caught my attention from the professional summary portion, then you need to really catch my eye in the first 3 bullet points of your latest position. If you have not done that, then you are— again, I'm probably not calling you.