What Recruiters Want Candidates to Know

It is common knowledge that you have a very short amount of time to make a positive impression when you or your resume gets in front of a potential employer…typically five minutes or less. Improve your chances by knowing what recruiters really want…

Top 5 Candidate Actions Recommended by Recruiters

Only apply for positions where you meet most of the qualifications (53% of recruiters selected this as one of their top five)

Tailor your resume to the job (53% of recruiters selected in their top five)

Be more specific in examples of your previous experience in interviews (52% of recruiters selected in their top five)

Read the job description before applying (47% of recruiters selected in their top five)

Proofread application materials (44% of recruiters selected in their top five)

Read more from this About.com Job Searching article, by Alison Doyle.