Trying to make a strong first impression can be exceptionally daunting and quite often, great candidates fail at it by making silly mistakes on their resume.
So, we’ve put together a list of the most common pitfalls and tips on how to avoid them.
1. One-size-fits-all approach
Having a generic resume for all the job profiles is a huge mistake. Each profile requires a different skill set and experience related to that particular domain is appreciated over any other.
Make sure that you tailor-make your resume according to the company and profile you’re applying for.
2. No Action Verbs
Avoid using phrases like "responsible for."
Instead, use action verbs. Not only do these words help to show your initiative, they also help amp up the overall tone of your resume.
For example:
A. Increased organic search visits 20% year over year.
B. Developed a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
3. Typos and Grammatical Errors
Yes, this is something that you must have heard multiple times but most of the applicants fail to present a grammatically correct resume.
Proofreading your resume before applying to any job/internship always helps.
The way to do this is to either add the entire text into google text to speech or read it on your own to check for any mistakes.
4. Lack of specifics
Lack of details about your past experience or any Position Of Responsibility (POR) is another step towards rejection.
Always make sure to mention the relevant points about your experiences that will let the employer know what exactly is it that you achieved or accomplished in that position.
5. Going too long or too short
Many people try to squeeze their experiences onto one page, because they've heard resumes shouldn't be longer. By doing so, candidates may delete impressive achievements. On the other hand, some candidates ramble on about irrelevant or redundant experiences. Despite what you may read or hear, there are no real rules governing resume length.
When writing your resume, ask yourself, "Will this statement help me land an interview?" Every word should sell you, so include only the information that elicits a "yes".
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