HR Gives Your Résumé 20 Seconds

I do agree with you on the rule of thumb in 20seconds (actually just meant short, not timer precise). To some, it may sound like a very short time because the time taken to write can be much longer, but really, reading it is a fast process, especially if the person speed reads. Personally, when I go through the resumes of applications, I look at the format of how it is written first before going through it in about a minute or less for most. I imagine that the format does have signs of what kind of person is the application, attentive or passive.

Although nowadays, the resumes go through a computer keyword scan first before it goes through to the HR department, it still matters. Getting pass the computer doesn't mean the HR likes it or when they pass it to higher levels will too...choke full of keywords isn't really one for humans to read through. Do write it well :)

6 words?

"Maynas Eric Creates Lives That Matter"

Thanks for the thoughtful question :)

Maynas Eric 2:21PM April 14, 2009