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Executives spend an average of six minutes reading your resume
MENLO PARK October 27, 2009 5:21am 
• Many are being examined with a fine-toothed comb • ‘Executives are paying extra attention … to avoid costly hiring mistakes’ It's usually flattering when someone hangs on your every word. But if you’re looking for a job, this kind of scrutiny takes on a whole new meaning.
Executives spend more than six minutes, on average, screening each resume received, according to a new survey by OfficeTeam, a unit of Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) of Menlo Park,
Considering that a resume is usually only one or two pages in length, this suggests many are being examined with a fine-toothed comb.
"Executives are paying extra attention to application materials to avoid costly hiring mistakes -- something no company can afford," says Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. "To improve their chances of passing the initial screening process, job seekers should craft resumes that are accurate, clear and error-free."
The survey was developed by OfficeTeam. It was conducted by an independent research firm and includes responses from 150 senior executives at the nation's 1,000 largest companies.
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