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Resume filters that catch real qualifications, not keywords
200 resumes, 2 hours to review them. You're skimming for buzzwords and guessing at experience. These filters force you to define must-haves before you start screening.
What you get
Must-have vs nice-to-have criteria templates by role
Specific filters you can actually verify on a resume
Pre-filled examples for Engineering, Sales, Product, Marketing, CS
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Filters covered
Technical filters
Programming languages
Years of experience
Specific tools/platforms
Education requirements
Sales filters
Deal size managed
Quota achievement
Industry experience
Sales cycle length
Hard skills
Certifications
Portfolio samples
Project examples
Measurable outcomes
Soft skills indicators
Leadership experience
Team size managed
Cross-functional work
Communication artifacts
Experience filters
Company stage
Company size
Industry background
Role progression
Red flags
Job hopping patterns
Employment gaps
Title inflation
Vague descriptions
Sample filters
Software Engineer / Senior
3+ years Python or Go in production environments Not "proficient in Python." Look for: deployed to prod, scaled to X users, worked with specific frameworks. Can verify from resume.
Account Executive / Mid-level
$500K+ annual quota, 80%+ attainment Not "exceeded quota." Look for: specific numbers, timeframe, company context. Red flag: no numbers listed.
Product Manager / Mid-level
Shipped 2+ features from discovery to launch Not "managed product roadmap." Look for: specific features shipped, user impact metrics, cross-functional ownership. Verify from portfolio.
Marketing Manager / Senior
Managed $100K+ marketing budget, owned full funnel Not "budget management experience." Look for: budget size, channels managed, ROI metrics. Can't be vague.
Customer Success Manager / Entry-level
Managed 20+ customer accounts, retention focus Not "customer-facing experience." Look for: account size, retention metrics, upsell results. Numbers matter.
Operations Manager / Mid-level
Implemented process that saved 10+ hours/week Not "process improvement." Look for: specific process, time saved, team impact. Quantifiable outcomes only.