2. Passing the 6-Second Test:

Recent studies have indicated that most recruiters spend only 6 seconds to scan the resume and decide the eligibility of an applicant. The key elements that a recruiter looks for in these six seconds include location of the candidate, education qualifications, the last two employers and the designations held. In order to land a dream job or an interview, it is essential for a job seeker to ensure that this fundamental and critical information are easily accessible to the recruiter.

3. Showcasing Skills:

Once an individual’s resume reaches the desk of the hiring manager, it needs to incorporate all the essential credentials and must be impressive enough for the recruiter to want to connect with the applicant. The resume must showcase an individual’s inherent strengths and skills as per the requirements of the industry. Domain skills must come upfront and the soft skills should not be ignored. In fact, soft skills are the traits that differentiate an individual from his / her fellow applicant with the same domain expertise and qualifications. As an individual move up the corporate ladder, the role of soft skills becomes even more important.