Friday, October 1, 2010

15 Seconds












15 seconds.

That's how long the average reviewer spends on your resume, before making an interview/no interview decision. That's IF your resume gets beyond a database search.


To put it in perspective, think about what you can do in 15 seconds: Brush your teeth, kiss your significant other, uncork a bottle of wine, pour a beer, load the washing machine, pour coffee, tie your shoes, put on your shirt, tie your tie, or watch Monty Python's Slapping Fish Dance.

So how can you maximize your 15 seconds of fame?

(Continued ... How Can You Get The Right Information Across In A 15 Second Resume Scan? )

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