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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 · August 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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

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