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

Published by CNBC By Farah Sharghi · 24 August 2026 at 18:30
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Ex-Google recruiter: This common mistake makes your resume 'invisible'—you have 'six seconds to prove you can do the work' - CNBC
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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.

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