8 Common Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Dream Job—A Recruiter's perspective
Learn the key elements that make your resume stand out to employers and get more interviews.
Martin Adams
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Common Resume Mistakes That Cost You Interviews
Amateur typography
Bland colors
Poor spacing
Passive voice
Vague statements
No skill explanations
Missing impact metrics
No passion shown
Irrelevant details
All buzzwords
No unique value
Role mismatch
Not job-specific
No metrics
No achievements
Vague skills
Unknown acronyms
Too wordy
Weak opening
Career gaps
Busy layout
Too long
Weak priority
Weak ending
Spelling errors
Bad email
Mismatched links
Too passive
Wordy structure
Hard to scan
No focus
Weak portfolio
No intro
Amateur typography
Bland colors
Poor spacing
Passive voice
Vague statements
No skill explanations
Missing impact metrics
No passion shown
Irrelevant details
All buzzwords
No unique value
Role mismatch
Not job-specific
No metrics
No achievements
Vague skills
Unknown acronyms
Too wordy
Weak opening
Career gaps
Busy layout
Too long
Weak priority
Weak ending
Spelling errors
Bad email
Mismatched links
Too passive
Wordy structure
Hard to scan
No focus
Weak portfolio
No intro
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