Before
sending your resume, be certain you have remained alert to the following
ten things that often go wrong with resume writing. Similarly, try to
observe the resume-writing dos listed that follow.
- Resume has
too many job listings.
- Resume
lacks strategic arrangement of information: candidate's qualifications
for available job not clear or prioritized.
- Resume has
too many bullet points per job listings—not adequately streamlined.
- Resume
lacks sense of direction or indicated progression of skills.
- Resume
lacks action verbs.
- Resume
contains typographical errors (typos).
- Resume
contains exaggerated information.
- Resume
lacks consistent formatting.
- Resume
does not explain missing years.
- Resume is
not professionally printed.
The Ultimate Resume No-No: An Insider's View
The ultimate resume no-no is a candidate's inability to explain in more
detail what he or she has written down on the resume. That's a deal
killer. The interview will likely end there.
