Job seekers

Job seekers wont get a call (or an e-mail) if they dont pay attention to these so-called resume sins. Recruiters leidice it right away. Whether youre about to write your resume or proofread it, then make sure that you didnt commit these mistakes. Otherwise, you can kiss your chances goodbye. Heres the listTypographical errors. This is the most common mistake, where 50 percent of resumes contain misspelling or grammatical errors. It denotes lack of focus and incompetence, two traits that dont have a place in any office. After youre done with your draft, look it over. You can proofread it once, many times as well. There must not be any error (in your resume).Gaps in dates between jobs. You must provide an explanation. If you didnt take a course, then you might have gone on a holiday. Dont tell the interviewer about your most memorable moments, but you can cite a relevant experience or two. Theres nothing to be ashamed about taking a break. If you have to justify it, then put it in a fe w sentences. Dont resort to melodrama.Sloppy formatting. You dont want to confuse the recruiter, so avoid inappropriate fonts. Align paragraphs or bullet points.Never use colors. Youll stand out from the other applicants, but for a different reason. Aside from inappropriate fonts, dont mix up colors. Dont ever think of logos. And skip the fancy paper.Irrelevant information. Unless your casual job is related to the position, then it will be better to exclude it. Read the ad carefully, as it will include specific skills. Think about your past (working) experience, as you must be selective about your achievements (in the workplace).Applying for a different position. You might need reading glasses, you might not be paying attention to details as well.Scattered information. There are two ways to deal with it. Most applicants will provide details of their work experience, which will be followed by their educational background and personal information. Some will highlight certain achieveme nts, which will be relevant to skills (that recruiters are looking for the top applicant). The second one may not be done in a chronological manner, but youre assured that your resume is not a data dump.Too much information. A one-page resume is good enough, as long as the necessary information is found in that piece of paper. A second page is required if you need to provide more details. But it must provide you the edge.Too little information. Youre selling yourself, so make the employer interested in you. There might not be enough information.There are three other things, which can boost your chances. Theres no need for a photograph. If your qualifications are good enough, then theres a likelihood of an interview. Furthermore, the recruiter can check your photograph on social media. (You might have a Linkedin account.) Expect the recruiter to look at your use of language. Use strong words, which would show your initiative. Passivity wont get your anywhere. Last but not the least, your e-mail address must not sound unprofessional. Theres no need to express your personality on this one.