According to 4 different recent sources, 6 seconds is how long recruiters and hiring managers spend to look at your resume before determining if you're moving to an interview with the company or not.
(Click on the sideways triangle with the circle on the image below to watch the 6-second video):
(Click on the sideways triangle with the circle on the image below to watch the 6-second video):
Just so that you can really see how short 6 seconds really is and get a visual (no pun intended), I shot a video from a workout coach I discovered in March of this year & I must say didn't get tired of (this one ab workout) & kept doing for the longest out of all the workout DVDs I've done in the past from other coaches.
Some quick tips if you're having problems accessing the above video:
My sources:
https://empireresume.com/how-long-do-hiring-managers-spend-reviewing-resumes/#:~:text=Your%20resume%20is%20your%20chance,of%206%20to%207%20seconds.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-long-do-employers-look-at-resumes
https://standout-cv.com/usa/how-long-recruiters-spend-looking-at-resume
https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/heres-what-recruiters-have-to-say-about-your-resume/
Oh! And if you're wanting to see a little bit more of that ab sculpt video that I provided (above), here's a minute and 33 second video of it (I mean I know 6 seconds was too short). 😊 Here's the link to it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O0UtCj3kJddPS3Cq4BVtNb2uxDI9f14n/view
Some quick tips if you're having problems accessing the above video:
- Prior to clicking on the sideways triangle with the circle around it on the image above, ensure your speakers are work, are on, & loud enough for you to hear on the device you're using. This may also include any external speakers (you may have) if applicable.
- If you're having problems viewing/clicking on the above sideways triangle with the circle around it on the image above, the direct link to the video is: https://youtu.be/kurNXkn4LCA so try clicking that direct link.
My sources:
https://empireresume.com/how-long-do-hiring-managers-spend-reviewing-resumes/#:~:text=Your%20resume%20is%20your%20chance,of%206%20to%207%20seconds.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-long-do-employers-look-at-resumes
https://standout-cv.com/usa/how-long-recruiters-spend-looking-at-resume
https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/heres-what-recruiters-have-to-say-about-your-resume/
Oh! And if you're wanting to see a little bit more of that ab sculpt video that I provided (above), here's a minute and 33 second video of it (I mean I know 6 seconds was too short). 😊 Here's the link to it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O0UtCj3kJddPS3Cq4BVtNb2uxDI9f14n/view
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FREEBIE #2: FREE 10-interview questions with any resume purchase Career Coach Carly Calabrese provides you a list of 10 of the toughest, yet most common interview questions employers ask that Carly researched & compiled & are geared to entry-level & mid-level positions. (For senior-level & executive-level clients, a different set of 10 interview questions would be geared to these experience levels). The purpose of receiving these FREE questions is to see if you need help with answering them & if so, you can purchase an *optional* interview practice session with Carly that will be held remotely using “GoToMeeting” (similar to Zoom) where you can see & hear each other on the computer.
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Here's the link to learn more & schedule one: worksolutionstoday.com/setup-a-free-no-obligation-phone-call.html
Thank you,
Carly Calabrese
I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)
Email me: [email protected]
Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."
“Independence is happiness.”—Susan B. Anthony
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