25 AGCAREERS FOOD & AGRICULTURE CAREER GUIDE Recruiters spend less than 30 seconds scanning a resume — which means clarity and alignment matter most. Yes… 30 seconds. Sometimes less. Considering this rapid timeline, we’re also keeping this article quick and to the point! Before hiring managers dive deep, they scan — and these three elements determine whether they keep reading. They look first for job title alignment, relevant experience, and measurable results. Recruiters scan applicant resumes for these categories: JOB TITLE & CAREER ALIGNMENT Do you match the role at a glance? We immediately look at your: • Current and recent job titles • Growth & career progression • Alignment with the role we’re filling If someone is hiring a Dairy Herd Manager, we’re scanning for leadership, dairy experience, and operational responsibility fast. If that connection isn’t clear immediately, we move on. RELEVANT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Have you worked in this industry before? In specialized sectors like Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Dairy, or SaaS, industry familiarity matters. We’re quickly asking: • Do they understand this market? • Have they worked with similar customers? • Will the learning curve be steep? • What is the educational background? Niche industries are just that — niche. MEASURABLE RESULTS Did you perform — or just participate? This includes extracurricular activities and awards. Instead of: “Managed customer accounts.” Say: “Grew territory revenue by 22% in 12 months.” Revenue growth. Cost savings. Efficiency gains. Retention improvements. Numbers build credibility fast. A strong resume isn’t about length. It’s about clarity, alignment, and impact. If these three things stand out at first glance, your odds improve significantly. LOOKING FOR CAREER SUPPORT? If you’re ready to strengthen your resume or explore new opportunities in agriculture and food production, De Lacy Executive Recruitment advisors specialize in connecting top talent with meaningful roles across the industry and can provide personalized guidance tailored to your career goals. 1 2 3 TO LEARN MORE OR CONNECT WITH AN ADVISOR, REACH OUT ANYTIME AT: advisor@delacyexecutive.com THE 30-SECOND RESUME TEST: DO YOU PASS? BY MELISSA SCHWARTZ, RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT, DE LACY EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PHOTO: Aurielaki – stock.adobe.com
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