When you\u2019re applying for your dream job, you want to put your best foot forward. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to make sure your resume stands out for the right reasons \u2013 and not because you\u2019ve made egregious mistakes. Here are four errors to avoid if you want your resume to impress:<\/p>\n
Typos and Grammatical Errors<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiring Managers watch closely for silly errors you may have failed to catch, and they do so because it speaks to your level of attention to detail. If you failed to catch mistakes on something as important as s job application, it doesn\u2019t instill much confidence that you can be a high performer on the employer\u2019s team.<\/p>\n The One-Size-Fits-All Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, this strategy doesn\u2019t really work when it comes to clothing, and it\u2019s a losing recipe when it comes to resumes, too. While it\u2019s time consuming to tailor your resume to each specific job you apply for, that\u2019s exactly what you need to do if you want your resume to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n Focusing on Tasks Versus Accomplishments<\/strong><\/p>\n The types of tasks you have performed at past jobs are certainly germane to a new job application, so don\u2019t delete them from your resume altogether. However, make sure you include the results of the tasks you performed each day \u2013 what did they allow you to accomplish? This is what employers really want to know.<\/p>\n Bad Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n This seems elementary, but it happens more often that you might think: you change your cell phone number or email address and fail to update it on your resume. Obviously, you want to hear from potential employers, and that\u2019s only possible when you give them the correct means to reach you.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot of competition in the job market these days, so give yourself a leg up by avoiding common resume mistakes that could reflect negatively on you.<\/p>\n Image via Flickr\/Flazingo Photos<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re applying for your dream job, you want to put your best foot forward. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to make sure your resume stands out for the right reasons \u2013 and not because you\u2019ve made egregious mistakes. Here are four errors to avoid if you want your resume to impress:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n