The Six Second Resume

According to the study, hiring recruiters/ managers only takes an average of six seconds to decide whether to keep or trash your resume.

Make sure your resume is catching the recruiter’s attention for all the right reasons.

Studies have shown that the average recruiter scans a resume for six seconds before deciding if the applicant is a good fit for the role or not. In today’s competitive job market, it should come as no surprise that recruiters, hiring managers, and other HR professionals are often pressed for time when reviewing loads of job applications, they receive for each open position.

In other words, to pass the resume test, your resume only has six seconds to make the right impression with a prospective employer.

If you’re applying to jobs you’re qualified for and rarely receive a response, then your resume may need some professional help.

Most resumes and CVs must pass through software known as applicant tracking systems (ATS) before they make their way to the hiring manager. If you don’t have an ATS-friendly resume or CV, there’s a good chance your application is getting stuck in these electronic filters and lost.

Not sure if your resume can get through these electronic gatekeepers?

Contact “Resume Maker”, we will help with that.

Coupled with our expert resume critique or help from a professional resume writer, you will ensure that your resume will pass this test and help you get to the next round. Don’t let mere seconds be the reason you don’t land your dream job.

Written By:

Komal Gandhi