What does the 6-second resume scan really look like?

Eyes hit name (0.5s), current role (0.8s), recent experience (1.5s), skills (1.2s), layout (1s), decision (1s). Total: 6s. No fluff survives.

How do I add numbers to bullets if I don't have them?

Estimate honestly. Project users

Hell no. Replace with 2-line profile: stack, achievement, target role. Specific wins eyes.

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You poured your soul into that resume. Recruiter? Six seconds, trash bin. Time to fight back with bullets that bite.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Recruiters scan resumes in exactly 6 seconds: name, role, experience, skills, layout. 𝕏
Ditch paragraphs for 3 max punchy bullets per job — always with numbers. 𝕏
Kill objectives; use targeted profile. Curate skills. One page rules. 𝕏

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