Guide 02

The six-second scan

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GuidePublished 20 September 2026·Every figure checked 19 September 2026·5 min read

Eye-tracking research on recruiters (the most cited study measured 7.4 seconds on a first pass) shows a fixed reading pattern. Recruiters do not read a résumé; they check six points and decide whether to read it. Put the answer at each point.

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75 checks across 19 parameters, the six-second recruiter scan painted on your actual page, and the three biggest fixes shown in full. Under a minute. If your score is under 85, that is the gap between you and the shortlist.

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