Conversations with Creatives: Rethinking Resumes
April 1, 2025
The average job posting receives 250 resumes. But less than 25% are seen by human eyes, and hiring managers spend less than 60 seconds reviewing each one.
So how does a candidate break through? How does a hiring manager actually identify the best applicant?
Creative Circle's expert recruiters covered all you need to know regarding resumes in 2025. Watch a recording below, view the chat transcript here, and view the slides here. Plus, check out our newly updated Resume Guide!
Meet the Panelists
Cameron Little
Senior Recruiter, Washington D.C.
Cameron has been a recruiter in D.C. for more than six years. He works extensively with advertising and branding firms, marketing firms, boutique design studios, corporations, associations and nonprofits, and universities. Cameron excels in interview preparation, resume reviews, and providing comprehensive career guidance.
Ramsay McCoy
Operations Manager, Austin & Houston
Ramsay spent nearly a decade as a recruiter before transitioning to lead both client and candidate services for Creative Circle in Houston and Austin. She specializes in the healthcare industry and loves to help her partners find solutions for their job hunting needs and talent acquisitions goals. Earlier in her career, Ramsay did freelance event planning, public relations, and marketing.
Tiffany Novak
Lead Recruiter, Philadelphia
Tiffany has spent nearly eight years as a Creative Circle recruiter in Philadelphia, specializing in project management in the agency and publishing spaces. Tiffany understands what it's like to be a freelance candidate with Creative Circle, having once been one herself through the New York office. Nothing makes her day more than calling a candidate with a job offer!
Cody Pickett
Lead Recruiter, Dallas
Cody is a lead recruiter in Dallas with over 10 years of experience at Creative Circle. He excels at solving problems for both clients and candidates, and is skilled in providing career and resume advice. Before his recruiting career, Cody gained valuable experience in advertising at a shopper marketing agency supporting major CPG clients.