Resume Mistakes

Resume writing is a lost art, especially as we move into an era where we can find anything we may need online. Many people will do a quick search for resume templates to get the basis for their resume and then simply drop their own information into the prewritten template. While this is fine for the bare bones of crafting a resume, it does nothing in terms of submitting a resume that really stands out from the crowd. When writing your resume, keep these five common mistakes in mind:

Resume Mistake #1.

Not formatting everything perfectly. Formatting can be tricky when writing a resume and it’s easy for parameters to get off, which results in your resume looking sloppy and like it was hurriedly put together. Reformatting may be a nuance to do, but it makes the difference between looking like you care about what is on your resume and looking like you just slapped it together.

Resume Mistake #2.

Crafting a general resume. Not every job is a carbon copy of the next, and your resume shouldn’t be either. Your resume needs to be tailored to reflect your skills, attributes and experience  for the position you’re applying for, which means you should take the time to beef up the parts that your prospective employer will find most appealing. You can find these in the job description in the Ad you are responding to. If the job requires someone who is “creative” or “detail oriented” be sure that shows up in your resume. [Read more…] about 5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid