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The 10-Second Rule
The 3 things tech recruiters look for in the first 10 seconds
Recruiters spend an average of 6–10 seconds on a first resume scan. In that time, they're looking for three things and three things only.
1. Current role and company
They want to know: Is this person currently working in a relevant role? Make your current position clear at the top.
2. Years of relevant experience
They're mentally checking a box. If the role requires 5+ years, they need to see it immediately. A summary line like "Senior Software Engineer with 7 years of full-stack experience" does the work for them.
3. Key technologies
They're scanning for their must-have keywords. If the job requires Python and AWS, those need to be visible in the top third of your resume not buried on page two.
Quick test:
Open your resume. Look at the top third. Can you spot all three of these things in under 10 seconds? If not, you're losing opportunities before they start.
Your turn:
What's one of these three that your resume could improve on? Drop it below and I'll share a quick fix.
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The 10-Second Rule
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