There have long been general guidelines for resume writing but rarely, if ever, has it been considered an exact science.

Now, using eye-tracking software, researchers at the career matching company TheLadders have found recruiters spend an average of just six seconds looking at a resume before deciding 'yay' or 'nay' on candidates. According to the study, knowing where recruiters eyes are focused during that time can help job seekers determine how to structure their resumes most effectively.

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