Soon, nearly 1.8 million undergrads will walk across one stage to pick up their degrees, then step out on a bigger stage to begin their job search or - for those lucky enough to have a job offer in hand – their careers.

But even before they leave the ivy halls, these soon-to-be-working professionals have a job to do. While the economy and job market show signs of improvement, every job posting draws dozens – if not hundreds – of resumes, so ...