Over the past week, we reached out to a number of hiring managers, recruiters and career coaches to find out exactly what they're looking for when they skim through your resume. After reading this article, you'll know exactly what your future employers are looking for when they read your resume.

When you get the opportunity to meet someone you've reached out to, it's important that you send them a quick thank you to let them know that the session was not only valuable, but that you are actually taking action on their advice.