Actually, the full quote is, “I  never read resumes - just scan them.” And this recruiter, a participant on my industry E-list, goes on to say, “If I see what I want [very specific terms that match the job I’m sourcing today], I might read more.”

This sounds disheartening to job seekers and their resume writers! But in fact it simply underscores the need to write a concise, relevant resume that precisely positions you for the jobs you’re seeking.

How does your resume stack up?