How Recruiters Read Resumes in Under 10 Seconds

Recruiters rarely read every line. They scan quickly for signals that you match the role.

• Job titles and company names.
• Years of experience and recent roles.
• Keywords matching the job description.

• Use short bullet points, not long paragraphs.
• Place the most relevant content higher up.
• Use consistent formatting for dates and headings.

Ask yourself: if you had 10 seconds, what would stand out? Adjust your layout and wording accordingly.