Riddled by bullets

Is there a better way to get information across other than bullet points if a resume is only getting an average of 6 seconds in the hands of a recruiter? Specifically for lower level management or non-management positions. If using introductory paragraphs for each position, how long can it be and still get read?

• Bullet points are the best method precisely because of the limited viewing time spent on resumes. I'm speaking specifically of bullets in the Experience section. Done the right way, a bullet is brief (no longer than one line), begins with a verb that communicates strongly the activities in which you engaged, an is highly descriptive of your accomplishments and tasks. Positions should have no more than 4-5 bullets typically. This format allows a hiring manager to quickly glance the first few words of each bullet and get a strong idea of who you are. Paragraphs are a disaster in limited time because they're not easily browsed; you have to actually read...which can mean lost opportunity in the hands of a busy person who doesn't have time to read.

How far back do you list volunteer/community service work?

SCS says:• Do you feel that your volunteer experience adds to your resume? or Does it fill space. Your profile says that you have twenty years of experience in your industry. Do you want to highlight your career/work experience or volunteer experience?

You should view volunteer experience as complementary to work experience. It can show breadth and depth. It can sometimes supplement bits of missing work experiences. Having said that, I suggest that people consider
1. How the experiences adds to the resume or rounds out your experience
2. The relevance to the responsibilities of position being applied for
3. How you would answer this question, "When did you do this and why is it relevant to this position now?"