QUESTION 9 OF 35

When scanning a resume for the first time, what do you look for?

Stats show that a recruiter will give a resume between seven and eleven seconds of their attention before moving on to another resume. Experts in the staffing industry know how to scan and screen a resume for the most critical information, so they can easily shortlist or disqualify.

Working at Kelly Services, chances are most of the resumes you will receive will first be screened by your applicant tracking system. However, many resumes will still come through to your email. Show the interviewer that you know what to look for in a resume when you initially screen it.

"When I am scanning a resume for the first time, I will first look to see if they meet my client's educational requirements. Then, I look at their dates of employment to see if they have changed jobs frequently. Next, I look at their job title and the industries they have worked for to ensure their career progression makes sense. I also want to know if they have worked for my client in the past. If they pass these initial checks, I will call them for a prescreen telephone interview."

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