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ResumeResume mistakes to avoid
A few common mistakes quietly sink good resumes. Here are the ones to fix first.
The mistakes that cost you interviews
- Listing duties instead of achievements with results.
- No numbers, so impact is impossible to judge.
- One generic resume sent to every job.
- Typos and inconsistent formatting.
- Too long, with dense paragraphs no one reads.
- Missing the keywords from the job description.
- A vague summary that says nothing specific.
Fix the highest impact ones first
Start by turning duties into achievements with numbers, and tailoring to each job. Those two changes move the needle more than anything else.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most common resume mistake?
Listing responsibilities instead of achievements. Hiring managers want results, ideally with numbers.
Should I use one resume for every job?
No. Tailor it to each role. A generic resume is the most common reason strong candidates get filtered out.