Recruiter reveals what hiring managers look for in resumes in just 3-to-5 seconds.

According to Simon Taylor, a former Disney recruiter and author of "Build Smart," recruiters typically spend only "three-to-five seconds" reviewing resumes before deciding whether to continue. Taylor notes that this is a very short amount of time, and five seconds is considered generous.

Recruiters are "expert resume scanners" who quickly identify the key qualifications on a resume to determine if a candidate should proceed in the interview process, according to the source.

Here’s what they’re really looking at.

‘The current job title’

Taylor states that recruiters are focusing on "the current job title" when evaluating candidates.

By comparing your current role to the job title they're looking to fill, they'll gain insight into how closely your skills and responsibilities align with the position. This will help them determine the potential ease of transition and the relevance of your skills for the role in their company.

According to Taylor, if you're not currently employed, hiring managers will focus on your most recent job title.

Work experience at ‘companies that are reputable’

Recruiters will examine both the company name and your most recent job title when scanning your work history.

Taylor suggests that the company may be a Fortune 500 company seeking candidates from reputable companies with similar size or scope, or it could be a startup looking for candidates with a hustle mentality.

Your previous company can give a sense of the kind of culture you're accustomed to and could transition to in the future.

‘It’s not always as black and white’

According to Taylor, a candidate may choose to include a brief summary of their top six skills or relevant experience at the beginning of their resume. While this is not obligatory, it may catch the attention of a recruiter.

Recruiters only have three to five seconds to evaluate job title, companies of employment, and a resume summary. If they haven't heard of your most recent company, they might read further to see what else you've accomplished. However, the situation is not always as clear-cut as these three elements suggest.

To increase your chances of landing a job, ensure that your resume's job titles and employers match the language of the job description in your summary.

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