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The average hiring manager will take 30 seconds or less to decide whether a resume is worth their valuable time, or whether it should go in the reject pile.

An outstanding resume will manifest the time and effort a candidate put into building it. It will appear professional and uncluttered, with consistent formatting and bullets, to make navigation easier.

A clearly stated objective will be obvious at the beginning of the resume. The top part of the resume will contain the most important elements. Many times candidates will include a brief summary of their work history and skills, giving more detail further down.

Keywords and skills pertaining to the position, usually bold or italicized, will jump right out at you. Typos are indicative of carelessness, so most likely you will toss that particular resume into the reject pile. Sentences will be concise, not rambling with unnecessary information. Longevity at a particular job is different today than it was twenty, or even ten years ago. The U.S. Department of Labor currently states that the average American has held ten jobs between the ages of 18 and 38, which averages 1.5 years per job. Therefore, don’t be too swift to toss a resume based on lack of job longevity. It might be worth a second look if the candidate has the skills and experience you are looking for.

Remember, Insurance Recruiting Specialists has extensive expertise in presenting top notch, pre-screened candidates (our pre-screening process includes both reference and background checks). Whether you're looking for qualified candidates for temporary positions, or direct hire staff, we're here to make your job easier.