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What Must Be at the Top of Your Resume to Stand Out?
January 6, 2010
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Examiner -- Job hunters are often told that hiring authorities will give their resumes a quick, 10-15 second glance before moving onto the next candidate. However, during my recent survey of recruiters, I found out that it's more like 3-5 seconds.
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