CNBC August 24, 2026 • 15:30

Ex-Google recruiter: This common mistake makes your resume 'invisible'—you have 'six seconds to prove you can do the work' - CNBC

By Farah Sharghi

Ex-Google recruiter: This common mistake makes your resume 'invisible'—you have 'six seconds to prove you can do the work' - CNBC

Ex-Google recruiter Farah Sharghi says that to succeed in this job market, emphasize proof you can do the job, rather than your potential on your resume.

After spending more than a decade recruiting for companies like Google, TikTok, Uber and The New York Times, I've noticed a shift in which jobseekers get hired and which ones don't.
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