How much time do recruiters spend reviewing a CV?

Hey everyone!

I recently had conversations with two recruiters about how they screen resumes, and their responses were quite different.

One recruiter mentioned that they only spend a few seconds on each CV due to the high volume they have to review. In contrast, the other recruiter emphasized that they carefully read through each CV to ensure they don’t overlook any potential talent, even if certain keywords or details aren’t immediately obvious.

So what’s the truth?

If you’re in recruitment, I’d love to hear how much time you typically dedicate to reviewing each CV!