The job seeker 10-second rule of thumb (opens in new tab)

Here's my simple rule of thumb for job seeking: You have ~10 seconds before hiring managers bounce to another candidate or decide to take the next step with you. "Next step" translates to roughly two things:a) Spending more than 10 seconds on your resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn.b) Contacting you directly. But hold on, is 10 seconds my recommendation for standard operating procedure as recruiters and hiring managers? Of course not. Yet regardless of how much time they actually spend, your most...