Resume Tips for College Students When hiring managers and recruiters attend lecture exhibitions, they often meet dozens - or even hundreds - of bright-faced students who hope to be employed by them. While a five-minute private conversation can give the impression, the best thing that these professionals can expect is a good resume. Here's how you can stand out from the pile. Stick to the rules While it may be tempting to go naughty and create a truly unique and memorable resume, it is important to stay within the time-honored guidance when doing so. Students and recent graduates especially keep in mind that resumes should be no more than one page if they want them to have a chance to read. Do your research Depending on the size of a career fair, it may be that certain industries - such as technology, engineering, or marketing - or a range of different career areas. Students should try to know which companies are coming, make a list of the products they are most interested in doing,...