"Recruiters lighten the load and accelerate the timeline for employers by sorting through application materials, conducting initial interviews, and assessing skills and corporate culture fit," says one expert. (Photo: Shutterstock)
How much time do hiring managers spend looking at a resume before tossing it into the trash? Twelve minutes, according to a recent study from Robert Half, which also found that managers review an average of 40 resumes per open position. That's a total of eight hours just on resumes, which often don't give an accurate impression of the candidate: 64 percent of senior managers note a disconnect between an applicant's promising resume and their interview performance.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
