Have you been applying to many jobs but not getting any revert? Wondering why your resume is not getting shortlisted for an interview? Well, don’t consider yourself unqualified as there can be some errors in your resume. Thus, in this article, we will take you through the steps of how to write a resume.
A resume is like your first impression in front of the recruiter so, it should be amazing. As you write your resume or give your resume a six-month update, make sure it doesn’t include any of these common mistakes listed below:
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Typos and grammatical errors
Your resume has to be grammatically perfect. If it isn’t, employers will read between the lines and draw wrong conclusions about you.
Lack of specifics
Your resume shouldn’t be simply stating the obvious. Employers should have an understanding of what you’ve done and accomplished and what you wish to achieve in the future.
Highlight duties instead of accomplishments
Your resume needs to show how good you are at your job. What you are best at, what all you have done in your previous companies and job roles.
Going on too long or cutting things too short
A resume has no length but generally, it should be limited to a maximum of two pages. If it’s extending further then try to cut it down into a simple version.
Bad summary
Employers always read your career summary. So, give them something specific that caters to their requirements.
Leaving off important information
You may be tempted to mention the part-time jobs you’ve taken to earn extra money for school and college. However, telling the employer about your soft skills like time management and work ethics can be helpful.
Incorrect contact information
Always list your correct information in your resume be it your contact number, your email address or your residential address.
We are attaching a resume format for MS Word that you can download and make changes to write your resume effectively. Or you can also download some of the freely available modern resume templates from various websites to give your resume a modern style.
Watch the below video and learn how to write a resume
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