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title: "Discussion on \"The 30 words of your resume a recruiter actually reads\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"The 30 words of your resume a recruiter actually reads\". A recruiter's first look at your resume lasts about seven seconds, which is enough time to read roughly 30 words of a page that holds well over 300. This post works out where that number comes from an"
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# [The 30 words of your resume a recruiter actually reads](https://sweresume.hashnode.dev/the-30-words-of-your-resume-a-recruiter-actually-reads?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A recruiter's first look at your resume lasts about seven seconds, which is enough time to read roughly 30 words of a page that holds well over 300. This post works out where that number comes from an

Oct 23 · 15 min read · sweresume.hashnode.dev  
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