According to a March 2013 survey of executive recruiters, below are the top reasons why some résumés are quickly screened out and why others get a longer look.
Top Reasons Recruiters Screen Out Résumés
- Grammar mistakes
- Typos
- Gaps in employment history
- Inconsistent formatting
- Missing metrics
Top Attention-Getters on Résumés
- Most recent title
- Most recent company
- Employment dates
- Candidate’s location
- Previous companies
Source: ExecuNet, 2013