Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job
The process of looking for a new job can be stressful and difficult. There may be some jobs that you applied for that you were sure you would get an interview for, but that call never came. Missing out on a job offer can come down to something as simple as a mistake on your résumé. Be aware of the following mistakes employers look for to ensure you get the job you deserve. Poor Grammar and Obvious Typos If you send in a résumé with typos or grammar mistakes, they may not move forward with you as a candidate. Typos and errors can send the message that you do not have good grammar skills, and if a job relies on written communication, this will be a turnoff for recruiters. It can also tell the employer that you do not care about the potential job enough to proofread your résumé before sending it in. Incorrect Contact Information If you are sending in résumés to employers, but you are not getting calls back even for jobs you are overqualified for, it could be because your contact information is wrong. If you change your email address or phone number, you need to also change it on your résumé. You can miss out on a lot of jobs this way. Irrelevant or Excessive Information To be successful in your job search, you need to make sure that you create a new résumé for each job and the experience that you list on each résumé should relate to the job you are applying for. You are less likely to get any interest if you use the same résumé for each job you apply to. Additionally, you do not need to list your entire job history from your most recent job back to your very first job. It is recommended to have about 10 years’ worth of work experience on your resume. Furthermore, listing your high school is not necessary but listing your college and graduation year is. Adding too much information or irrelevant information can hide the qualities a job recruiter is looking for. Removing unnecessary information makes the qualities the recruiter might hire you for the center of your résumé. False Skillsets or Qualities Listed If you are desperate for a job, it may feel like you have to lie so you can finally land a job. However, lying on your résumé can do