Common Resume Blunders and Mistakes
Make sure your resume is in top-notch shape by avoiding the top 10 resume blunders: 1. Too Focused on Job Duties Your resume should not be a boring list of job duties and responsibilities. Go beyond showing what was required and demonstrate how you made a difference at each company, providing specific examples. When developing your achievements, ask yourself: * How did you perform the job better than others? * What were the problems or challenges faced? How did you overcome them? What were the results? How did the company benefit from your performance? * Did you receive any awards, special recognition or promotions as a result? 2. Flowery or General Objective Statement Many candidates lose their readers in the beginning. Statements such as "A challenging position enabling me to contribute to organizational goals while offering an opportunity for growth and advancement" are overused, too general and waste valuable space. If you're on a career track, replace the objective w...