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March 1, 2025 at 06:49 AM
10 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid 🚫💼
1. Misinformation
👉 Examples: Misspelling of names, inactive phone numbers, or unprofessional email addresses.
✔️ Tip: Check your resume repeatedly before you send it. Make sure all the information is correct.
2. No Adjustments for Positions Applied for
👉 Example: A resume that is not relevant to the position.
✔️ Tip: Tailor the resume to the job requirements you're applying for. REMEMBER! Highlight related skills ye.
3. Messy Format
👉 Examples: Fonts that are difficult to read, out of order or too many colors.
✔️ Tip: Use a professional format, such as Arial or Calibri font, size 10–12 & make sure your resume is easy to read.
4. Too Long or Too Short
👉 Example: A 5-page resume for a junior position or a brief 1-paragraph resume.
✔️ Tip: Limit your resume to 1–2 pages and focus on your relevant experience.
5. No Use of Keywords
👉 Example: Not mentioning technical skills or important keywords in the job description.
✔️ Tip: This one starts by referencing job ads and entering the appropriate keywords in the resume.
6. Not Mentioning Achievements
👉 Example: You just list tasks without mentioning the achievements you have achieved.
✔️ Tip: Write milestones with measurable data or results. For example, "Increase sales by 30% in 3 months."
7. Too Many Images or Graphics
👉 Example: A resume full of icons or images is too large.
✔️ Tip: Shrink the image not too big over. Employers prefer to read the contents of your resume.
8. Using Unprofessional Language
👉 Examples: Slang, market language or informal verses.
✔️ Tip: Use formal language & check spelling and grammar before submitting.
9. Include Unnecessary Personal Information
👉 Examples: Age, gender, religion, or marital status.
✔️ Tip: In this part you need to put important information such as name, phone number & email.
10. Not Include a Cover Letter (If Requested)
👉 Example: Just send a resume even if the ad has already been mentioned & ask for a cover letter.
✔️ Tip: Make sure read the job ad requirements carefully and include the requested documents.
✨ Remember: Your resume is the first impression to potential employers. Avoid the mistakes I've listed to increase your chances of being called for an interview! 😉
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