Getting the attention of recruiters can be tough. Sometimes it seems like every resume you send out goes into a black hole of nothingness and despair, never to be seen by a human again. Or worse yet, you see the dreaded email auto-response telling you that "after careful consideration, we regret to inform you that you have not been selected for this position." Sure, very regretful...

After hours of customizing your resume, you got rejected before you even had a chance to have a 5 minute conversation with a real human. This can be frustrating and you deserve better.

If you feel this way, it's not your fault. It's difficult to get noticed and recruiters are overwhelmed by huge stacks of resumes and countless applications. I know, as a hiring manager I often read through dozens, or even hundreds, of resumes at a time to find candidates that are a fit.

Most resumes only get a 6 second glance before being tossed aside. This is usually enough to determine if a candidate is unqualified,...