RESUME MISTAKES THAT COULD COST YOU THE JOB

Does it matter if you make a mistake on your resume? It does. In fact, the quickest way to get screened out as an applicant is to submit a seriously flawed resume.

Think about it: Your resume is one of the main ways hiring managers assess you as a candidate. Typos and grammatical errors can make you look unprofessional and unqualified.

Another big mistake: submitting a resume that doesn't match the job for which you are applying. Doing this will knock you out of contention for the job, both by hiring managers and the talent management software they use to screen resumes.

The Top 10 Resume Mistakes

Review more information on the most common resume mistakes and tips on howto avoid them.

1. TYPOS AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS

I’m sure you’ve heard this one before, but I’ve seen enough typos on resumes to know it’s worth repeating. Grammatical errors and silly typos can lead employers to read between the lines and conclude that the applicant a poor writer or doesn’t take their career seriously.Always double-check your resume before submitting.

2. Not Updating Your Skills Section and Work History

Your resume should be updated and targeted for every job you apply for. Be sure to update your skills section as well as your work history.

Tips:-Check to be sure that skills, especially the computer and technical skills, listed on your resume are current.

3. Not including your address.

Most communication today is through emails or phone calls. Many job seekers are leaving off their physical address. Recruiters and employers want to knowwhere you are. Always include your actual address.

4. Failing to write an objective statement.

Objective statements are a big resume opportunity .An objective statement should say what job you’re looking for. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can get by with a summary. A summary is redundant and a waste of valuable space.

5. Weak language.

Try to use action verbs to begin your sentences. Instead of saying: X “Responsible for designing XYZ

 product”.  “Designed XYZ product.”  Your entire resume should be filled with action words like: – Designed – Planned – Managed – Maintained – Delivered – Achieved – Wrote

6. Failing to use bullet points.

 Take out the paragraphs and turn them into bullet points. Makes your resume – – Easier to read – More attractive Keeps the reader’s eye moving down the page so that they easily absorb all your information.

7. Being Too Modest

Share any awards or recognition you have received in a matter-of-fact manner e.g., "Promoted to associate director after increasing annual donations by 25%" or "Received team player award at three annual company-wide awards ceremonies." While you don't want to seem

8. Using passive language

In a passive sentence, the object of the action becomes the subject of the sentence. If that sounds confusing, that’s because it is. Resumes written in passive language can make for a boring read, use too many words, be vague and, worst of all, lead to a tangle of prepositional phrases. Boastful, your resume is the appropriate place to share accomplishments.

9. Usually Too Busy

If your resume is wall-to-wall text featuring five different fonts, it will most likely give the employer a headache. So show your resume to several other people before sending it out. Do they find it visually attractive? If what you have is hard on the eyes, revise.

10. Incorrect Contact Information

I once worked with a student whose resume seemed incredibly strong, but he wasn't getting any bites from employers. So one day, I jokingly asked him if the phone number he'd listed on his resume was correct. It wasn't. Once he changed it, he started getting the calls he'd been expecting. Moral of the story: Double-check even the most minute, taken-for-granted details sooner rather than later.