"The résumé is the most important part of the application," said Kristina Schulte, a senior recruiter at Adidas.Shannon Fagan/Getty Images Your résumé is often the first thing a recruiter sees, and it's key to getting an interview. It should be short and clear and include examples that present obvious interview talking points. Insider spoke with several HR managers from big companies about what makes a perfect résumé. This is an edited, translated version of an article that originally appeared on May 26, 2022.Your résumé is the first impression a recruiter gets of you, and it needs to show what you have to offer."The résumé is the most important part of the application," said Kristina Schulte, a senior recruiter at Adidas.Insider spoke with human-resources managers from big companies including BCG, Adidas, KPMG, and Salesforce about their hiring processes and what makes a great application.Here are five tips for the perfect résumé:1.