common resume mistakes you should avoid
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COMMON RESUME MISTAKES YOU SHOULD
RESUME
AVOID
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Your resume is the first opportunity you have to stand out from the crowd of other applicants for a position.
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Research finds that employers only spend a few seconds reading a resume …
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… so you should make sure give yourself the best chance of catching a prospective employer’s attention by avoiding these pitfalls:
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1. AVOID GRAMMATICAL ERRORS AND TYPOS
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Give your resume several reviews before sending it out to employers.
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It’s always a good idea to have a friend or family member look it over to catch those errors that you may have missed.
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2. NO ACTION VERBS
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If your resume is loaded with vague phrases, such as “was responsible for,” the employer will be left without clear mental images of your actions as an employee.
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Put some action in the resume, such as “resolved customer problems” or “made daily contacts with” to allow the employer to visualize you in action.
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3. RESUME IS VISUALLY CLUTTERED
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A cluttered resume is difficult to read and takes too much time to sort out.
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Make sure your resume is visually inviting, with paragraph breaks and bullet points for easy reading.
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4. OVERTELLING OR CUTTING TOO SHORT
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Keep information short, but succinct. However, don’t be afraid to include details on important points.
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5. LACKING IN FOCUS
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A resume that does not indicate the progression of your career and future goals will not make an impression on a prospective employer.
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Highlight past accomplishments and transferable skills to show you know where you’re going and how to get there.
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6. CREATING ONE RESUME FOR ALL OCCASIONS
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The advice about tailoring your resume to the position you’re seeking should not be overlooked.
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An employer needs to know not only what you’ve done, but also how it can apply to their specific needs.
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Your research regarding the company and your ability to fit their needs will give you a favorable viewing.
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7. RELATING DUTIES INSTEAD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Listing your duties does not provide information about what you can do on the job.
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Attending meetings and supervising others does not say anything about your specific contributions to the company.
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Instead, go into detail about how you added to the outcome of your job, whether you implemented new procedures and how you made an impact on the position you held.
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8. LEAVING OUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Many applicants forget important information they should have on their resumes, such as special training sessions, attendance at conferences or skills you may have acquired outside the workplace.
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These entries can provide additional information on your value as a potential employee.
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9. A FORMULAIC RESUME OBJECTIVE
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Most employers will give the resume objective a cursory glance.
They usually find the same trite lines about “finding a suitable position to….”
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If you give extra thought to what your objectives can be regarding a particular company, you will be able to attract the attention you need to get an interview.
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10. OUT OF DATE CONTACT INFORMATION
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Changes in residence or cell phone information can make it impossible for potential employers to contact you for follow-up interviews.
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Make sure your information is current and clear, so you can avoid missing these important callbacks.
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11. NOT INCLUDING KEYWORDS
KEYWORDS
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KEYWORDSThese days many employers electronically scan resumes for relevant keywords pertaining to the job prior to having a human review them.
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KEYWORDSTake careful note of the job description, determine the keywords they will most likely be looking for and include them in your resume.
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