Yes, recruiters spend an average of six seconds initially reviewing a resume. In the same time it takes you to watch a Vine, a recruiter decides whether you will move forward in the hiring process. Six seconds can change your life. Here we show you six ways to make sure your resume makes the best use of every second… and you get the interview. 1. Be a Really Good Fit for the Job Obvious advice, but this truth is ignored by way too many job seekers. Read more.