Applying for Roles in Talent Acquisition? Read This First.

Ready to elevate your talent acquisition role application? Start with a resume that highlights strategy, results, and real recruiting impact.

An applicant for a talent acquisition role shakes the hand of a hiring manager

If you're actively applying to talent acquisition positions, here's something you should know:

It can be challenging to make a resume stand out, but the ones that do usually follow a few key principles.

At Acrisure, we review talent acquisition resumes regularly as we grow our nationwide team. If you want to stand out in a competitive market, here are five simple but highly effective ways that may help elevate your application.

Tailor Your Resume to the Role

Don’t just copy and paste a generic resume. Customize it to highlight your talent acquisition specialties. For example, if you’re a recruiter, talk about any specific experience in specialized areas like sales, technical, corporate, or high-volume roles. Go beyond listing responsibilities and focus on your impact. How did you help the business grow? What value did you bring to the table?

Lead with Metrics

Many talent acquisition professionals are measured by results, so showcase yours. Think:

Offer acceptance rates
Time-to-fill improvements
Number of hires per month
Metrics from recruitment marketing initiatives
Hiring manager or candidate satisfaction scores

Quantifiable outcomes tell your story louder than verbose bullet points.

List the Tools You Use

Hiring teams want to know what systems you’re familiar with. Include your experience with:

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms
Sourcing tools (like LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, etc.)
Interview and assessment software

Technology based tools matter, especially in fast-paced, tech-enabled recruiting environments like Acrisure.

Many talent acquisition professionals are measured by results, so showcase yours.

Be Specific About Your Scope

“Full-cycle recruiting” can be vague. Be clear about the:

Industries you’ve supported
Role types and levels (e.g., sales, tech, leadership)
Geographic regions or markets
Hiring volumes

The more context you provide, the easier it is to see where you’ll add value.

Keep the Format Simple

Fancy resume templates might look visually appealing, but they often backfire. A clean, well-organized resume that’s easy to read and ATS-friendly will usually perform better. Use clear headings, bullet points, and consistent formatting. Make it effortless for someone to scan your experience and see your results.