If you’ve ever been on an active job search, you know how
crucial a quality resume is to getting the job interview.
Let’s take a look at five common resume mistakes people make
that you should avoid if you want your resume to stand out
in a positive light.

1) Fancy Paper – This is a big no no. White, off white, and
possibly manilla are the only colors you should consider for
your resume paper. Yes, neon green and hot pink will stand
out in that large stack of resumes that youre potential employer
is sifting through. It will stand out and make it easier for
them to pull it out of the stack and toss it in the trash.

2) Old and Outdated Information – At a certain point, some information
on your resume will really be irrelevant to whether or not you are
qualified for the job. If you are a new college graduate, part time
jobs you held during high school may be relevant. It shows your
responsibility at a young age and that you could manage your time
well by working and going to school. However, if you’ve been in the
workforce for the last ten years, your employer is not going to want
to see those jobs on your resume. Toss them.

3) Mispellings & Typos – This should never happen. Your resume is at
most two pages long. It’s an extremely important document in your life.
If you have typos or mispellings on your resume, your potential employer
is really going to question whether you can handle the responsibility of
the position. Read your resume thoroughly and then have someon you trust
read through it as well.

4) Falsified Information – AKA, LIES! I shouldn’t have to include this
point but it happens over and over again. Just don’t do it. It will come
back to haunt you eventually.

5) Other Information – Don’t include any type of attachments with your
resume, other than the cover letter. If you have other information that
is relevant but does not fit neatly into your resume, it’s something you
should save to bring to the job interview, if you get it.

While it’s important to know what information to include in your resume
and now to present that information in the best light, it’s also very
important to avoid certain mistakes and information on your resume as well.
By avoiding these mistakes you are halfway to a high quality resume that
will get noticed in a good way.

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