Common Resume Pitfalls
- Developing a DIY resume isn't all it's cracked up to be. Why? Because like most people, you make mistakes.
- Mistakes that are costing you that job you're applying for.
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- Failing to include critical information and accomplishments.
- Omitting critical keywords and transferable skills.
- Including irrelevant or personal details.
- Writing overly generic resumes that lend minimal results.
- Utilizing poor resume design and formatting.
But perhaps the greatest overall failure we see way too often in resumes from applicants is that they write from a task-oriented mindset rather than an achievement-based approach. In other words, they write resumes that aren’t captivating and only focus on random tasks they completed in each role.