Recruiters spend 7.4 seconds on a resume. Don't waste those seconds with these mistakes.
Format Mistakes
1. Multiple pages when one is enough. 2. Fancy graphics that ATS can't read. 3. Tiny fonts (under 10pt). 4. No clear section headers. 5. Inconsistent formatting.
Content Mistakes
6. Listing duties instead of achievements. 7. Missing metrics ('increased sales' vs 'increased sales by 34%'). 8. Irrelevant work experience. 9. Objective statement instead of summary. 10. Skills that everyone claims (team player, detail-oriented).
Technical Mistakes
11. Not tailoring to each job. 12. Typos and grammar errors. 13. Wrong contact information. 14. Outdated email domain. 15. Filename is 'resume_final_v3_REAL.pdf'.
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