Resume Rescue

Common Resume Mistakes Job Seekers make that can limit their Job Search - Part 1:

Typos and Grammatical Errors are one of the most common mistakes made on a resume. As an experienced recruiter this is the number one mistake that can turn off any potential employer. Employers will read between the lines and draw not-so-flattering conclusions about you, like, "This person obviously doesn't care to make an impression," or "This person can't write."

Lack of Specifics is another common error made. Your resume shouldn't simply state the obvious to a hiring manager. Employers need to understand what you've done and accomplished. For example:

A. Worked with employees in a restaurant setting.
B. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised more than 20 employees in a restaurant with $2 million in annual sales.

Both of these phrases could describe the same person, but the details and specifics in example B will more likely grab an employer's attention.

Now try not to make the mistake of wordiness, make your statements to the point without rambling on. This will make your resume stand out, but not look wordy and cluttered.

Please stay tuned for next week's post on Part 2 of Common Resume Mistakes Job Seekers make that can limit their job search.

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