There is no such thing as a perfect resume. However, you can avoid some common mistakes that can significantly lower your chances of getting a job or even an interview. Let's review some of the biggest mistakes that you can make on your resume!
1) lying on your resume
Did you know that according to a recent study, more than half of resumes have false information? Or did you know that more than 70% of surveyed college students admitted that they would lie on their resume to get a job they want!?
The fact is that a skilled hiring manager can easily find the misleading information in your resume. Even if you are qualified for the position, false information can take away the job that perhaps you could have easily got .
2) Not getting a second opinion on your resume
You might think that you have got the perfect resume, but the chances are that you are wrong. Ask at least two or three qualified people to review your resume and find spelling errors, important information that is missing or irrelevant information that should be removed from your resume.
3) Lack of specifics and details
You should provide details for any claim that you make. If you have increased the company's profit in your previous position, the amount should be clear. If you have managed people or projects, the exact number and details should be provided. In these competitive job markets, lack of such details can cost you dearly.
4) Sharing personal information and having phrases that make you look less professional
Sharing too much information can be very costly. This includes providing links to your social media profiles, especially if you have had embarrassing public moments. Sharing interests can also work against you. Assume that a Manchester United fan reviews your resume and you state that you are a die-hard Arsenal fan! chances of getting the job: zero! Also everyone expects that your references are available upon request, so whatever you do, don't put "References available Upon request" on your resume. It makes you look amateurish and less professional!
5) Having a very long resume
Hiring managers might even receive several hundred resumes for some positions. Especially, if the company has multiple openings, they have little time to spend on reading your resume. Having more than two pages might really lower your chances of getting an interview, if you are not applying for an academic position. There is also a higher chance of having mistakes in your resume.
When you write your resume, think about it like this: can a hiring manager get a good understanding of your skills and capabilities after reviewing your resume for around 30 seconds? If not, you need to start revising it!
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