Biggest Resume Mistakes
Posted in Resume Writing
If you have been job hunting for several attempts but to no avail, you may want to ponder what mistakes have you done that eludes you from that job offer. In most cases, job seekers do not get the job they wanted because of faulty resumes.
Executive recruiters and human resources manager say they have seen more poorly-written resumes than ever before.
Not all CVs are written perfectly, but you can improve your document so that it can entice and attract potential employers, but only if you eliminate the following bothersome problems in your resume.
No dates listed - Some job seekers deliberately do not include graduation and employment dates either to avoid possible age discrimination or eliminating unfavorables signs like job hopping or long periods of unemployment. However, you need to remember that most corporate recruiters use resumes to screen out rather than screen in candidates, and having an absence of dates would not be considered.
Few achievements shown - You can't either devoid your resume of your achievements or fill the document with unsubstantiated claims and too much industry jargon. Bear in mind that a resume is a marketing document that is designed to sell your skills and strengths. This means that you need to include and highlight specific achievements that present a comprehensive picture of your marketability.
Outdated information - If you are a senior executive with a lot of years of work experience, recruiters do not think you also need to hear about the time when you work as a lowly salesman 30 or so years ago. A resume is not your biography, and employers want to know what you have done lately.
Calling yourself a consultant - Many job hunters use the vague term "consultant" to describe their current work status. However, you need to quantify your consulting activities by stating a specific task and result because recruiters and hiring managers would not buy that claim. Also, the consulting project should be of a recognizable concern.
Irrelevant information - Employers do not consider personal information in a person's resume is appropriate or necessary on an executive resume, and including your photograph is the worst offense of all. You also need to check and recheck your resume since every work you include should be meaningful and help to sell your skills and experience.
