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Resume mistakes you should never make?

Posted on | March 6, 2013 | No Comments

You have written your resume best and are applying for jobs. According to you, your resume would mirror your potential ideally and would help you snap any job. But, in reality, does this happen? Your resume is the first point of contact for an interviewer. Just as we make a fast judgement after meeting an individual, perhaps in just a few seconds, the same holds true for a resume. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that it makes the right impression. This article, an abstract of a post published in Forbes , highlights the major resume turn offs. Let’s have a look:

  • Crowded resume: So you are trying to put down as much information as you can, considering that it will portray your image best in front of the interviewers. Unfortunately, a crowded resume is a big put off and irritates employers more than anything. A resume should be professional, giving out only the required information. A lot of text makes your resume look unattractive. Format your CV in a way that it looks systematic in style and layout.
  • Put down your best results: A results-oriented language can earn you brownie points even before appearing for an interview. Write down the results you have achieved, for instance, you created an ad copy that had a huge impact in brand recall. Try to be as specific as you can while stating the results, for instance, created a campaign that led to a 10% increase in sales. Hiring managers get really happy when they are able to foresee what a candidate would be able to do for their company.
  • Crisp and short: A standard resume is no longer than a page or two. So, you have to state all that you want to in a precise manner. Write your experience in short, highlighting the latest job experience first. Don’t write every minutiae of your past jobs especially if it does not further your future career aspirations.
  • Does your resume sound confident? What is the tone of your resume? Does it include something like, “I don’t have much exposure but I am willing to accept new challenges by joining your company.” This is a complete turn off for a hiring manager.  Do not make this mistake. Nobody wants to hire a person who is not sure of his own abilities. Ask your friend or somebody whom you trust to read your resume and give an honest opinion on how confident it sounds.

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