2026 Resume Trends: What Recruiters Actually Read

## Why resume trends changed in 2026 AI résumé parsers now grade context, not just keywords. We highlight how narrative framing and quantified outcomes affect ATS scores. ### Practical checklist - Rewrite your summary as a product pitch - Merge AI-friendly headings with human-friendly storytelling - Refresh bullet points every quarter to match search demand ### Action items 1. Audit verbs so each bullet starts with an outcome 2. Map each role to the top three competencies of the job you want 3. Export a PDF + plain-text version for multi-channel sharing