(Don’t let these 10 mistakes get yours skipped.) A poorly written resume is the fastest way to get passed over for your next job. Even if you’re a rockstar candidate. If you’re serious about levelling up your career, fix these 10 resume mistakes: 1. Listing Responsibilities Instead of Results ↳ You're hired for impact, not tasks. 🚫 Managed team and oversaw projects ✅ Led team of 10, cut costs 15% in Q3 2. Sending the Same Resume to Every Role ↳ Generic resume = generic response. 🚫 Same exact resume for every job ✅ Tailoring can improve your hit rate 3. Ignoring the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) ↳ If it’s not keyword-optimized, it’s invisible. 🚫 Little or no role-specific language ✅ “Implemented Salesforce CRM…” 4. Drowning in Buzzwords ↳ Vague words blur real value. 🚫 “Synergized scalable solutions” ✅ Launched product 3 weeks early 5. Using Passive Language ↳ Passive = forgettable. 🚫 “Process was developed by me” ✅ Built onboarding system, cut ramp-up 20% 6. Treating Your Resume Like a Biography ↳ It’s not your life story — it’s your highlight reel. 🚫 Every job since 2000 ✅ Focused on the last 10–15 years 7. Starting With a Boring Objective Statement ↳ Your intro should show value, fast. 🚫 “Motivated professional seeking opportunities…” ✅ “Marketing director who grew eComm revenue by 47%” 8. Poor Visual Hierarchy ↳ If it’s hard to skim, it won’t get read. 🚫 Wall of text ✅ Bold headers, clean bullets, whitespace 9. Skipping Leadership & Soft Skills ↳ Influence matters as much as output. 🚫 Purely technical content ✅ Mentored 5 analysts, led trainings 10. Ending With “References Available Upon Request” ↳ Don’t waste real estate (every line counts). 🚫 “References available…” ✅ Replace it with another achievement or skill Your resume isn’t just a summary. It’s a pitch for how you can do the job you're interested in. So here’s the real question: Would your dream job call you after reading it?
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