Common Resume mistakes

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3.  Do not include personal
information like marital status,
your nationality and religious
beliefs.
 It is illegal for employers to ask

4.  Make sure the resume is professional
 Spelling and grammar are indicators of Attention to
detail and communication.
 They show of one is diligent in work and can
communicate clearly — both verbally and via email.
Examples of common errors:
 Missing words
 Writing about previous jobs in present
tense

5. 1 Passive written resume is boring to read!
2 It uses too many words,
3 It is vague
4 It leads to a tangle of prepositional phrases.
5 It always sounds weak.
What to do
Use an active voice and
compelling “action” words.

6. Lack of numbers does not draw
Recruiter’s attention.
Numbers shows numerical value.
Write Bold numbers
Quantitative values impresses
recruiters
Example:
“In a span of 6 months I
generated a profit of Rs.13 Lakh
for my company”

7. Long paragraphs in CVs is a
big mistake!
No one has time to read
long and complex texts.
CV should be kept simple
and attractive.
Straightforward things in
CV makes it killer.

8.  CV should be chronological
 An organized CV lasts a great impression on
recruiter
 An attractive and informative resume shows
that you're well-organized.
 Every resume should, definitely, include these
five key sections:
• Personal information
• Resume summary or objective
• Work experience
• Education
• Skills
Note: A good resume structure helps HR professionals find relevant information quickly.

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Summary should be tailored to include elements of
the job description for each position to be applied.
Focus on specific results of work, significant
achievements and recognition received.
Remember that “Less, is More!” Keep resume to
one page if you do not have more than 5 years of
relevant work experience.
Tailor your resume for each specific job you are
applying for.

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Mention “salary negotiable” or “reference available
upon request.”
Use acronyms or jargons.
Include routine job duties, such as: “making copies.”
Overuse the personal pronouns “I,” “me” or “my.”
Say you were laid off or fired from your last position.
Assume when writing your job application.
Submit the same resume to every employer,
regardless of the position.

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Breakout Session
1. Kindly come up with resume following the
best practices.

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Reference:
Common Resume Mistakes ppt

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