Playing the résumé game to win

I have looked at my share of résumés over the years. Given the hours it took to write your résumé, it will likely dishearten you to know that the average recruiter spends mere seconds scanning the document. You have very little time to make the desired impression.

Here are the most closely scrutinized details on your résumé:

• Recent and relevant experience – Recruiters want to know what you have been doing lately. They quickly scan your most recent job title, company name, duties, and position start and end dates. If this information is not clearly communicated or if it…