Studies have shown that recruiters look at your resume an average of 6 seconds to determine initial fit for a potential candidate; making it important to format your resume in a way that maximizes the information they will look at within that time frame.  A recruiter will look at a resume more thoroughly if it has a clear and concise format.

What recruiters are looking for…

  • Name
  • Current title and Company
  • Current Position Dates
  • Previous Position Dates
  • Education

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Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-recruiters-look-at-during-the-6-seconds-they-spend-on-your-resume-2012-4