Avoid These Common Resume Mistakes

Avoid These Common Resume Mistakes

• Including Irrelevant Experience: Focus on relevant experiences for the job you're applying for. Highlight contributions with metrics to demonstrate impact. Save unrelated experiences for interviews.
• Over-customizing: Create a solid resume version tailored to a job category (e.g., marketing associate). Identify common responsibilities from job descriptions and incorporate them.
• Over-designing: Keep the layout simple and well-organized. Avoid overly creative designs that may confuse recruiters or ATS.
• Using an Unprofessional Email Address: Use a professional email address and avoid outdated or odd domains. Name your resume file appropriately (e.g., "YourName_Resume") and submit it as a PDF to maintain a polished impression.

This tip is adapted from “4 Resume Mistakes to Avoid When You Don’t Have Much Experience,” by Irina Cozma