{"id":1125,"date":"2020-05-10T19:04:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T13:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/?p=1125"},"modified":"2020-11-27T15:50:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T10:20:40","slug":"5-mistakes-avoid-resume-can-cost-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/5-mistakes-avoid-resume-can-cost-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"5 mistakes to avoid in a resume that can cost you an interview."},"content":{"rendered":"

A resume should be able to highlight your achievements and accomplishments, not references. Earlier recruiters used to expect hobbies, age, photos, personal identification, etc. in a potential resume<\/strong>. But now, thanks to the resume police, applicants need to add only the relevant information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resumes need not be longer than 2 pages as the empty spaces in the resume are as valuable as real estate investment. Your resume is the first contact you make with the potential employer \u2013 it may either take you to the next step or break any chances of landing the job. Avoid resume mistakes<\/a><\/strong> that could cost you your dream job.<\/span><\/p>\n

REMOVE THOSE DULL, LONG, BLAND SENTENCES<\/b><\/h3>\n

Passive sentences take up more space in a resume than any other element. Obviate the Yoda talk and replace it with clear and active language. For instance, \u201cresponsible for controlling the inventory at the IT department\u201d may be a lame sentence. It sounds better and shorter if you add, \u201cOptimized the IT department\u2019s inventory.\u201d Focus on your achievements and accomplishments instead of the job descriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GET RID OF THE WEIRD DESIGN<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    Yes, word has numerous pre-populated resume designs. But those weird, fill-in-the-blank boxes are clunky and plain odd. Use simpler themes and formats that focus on section headers, use of lesser tables, and more bullet points. Whereas, on the other hand, your resume should stand out. Hiring a professional resume writer<\/strong><\/a> to format your resume and the cover letter will help prevent the redundancies and flaws in the design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    LIMIT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCES<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      If you\u2019re forty years old and raised 3 children, there is absolutely no need to tell this to anyone, as the bitter truth is that the hiring managers often prefer young and fresh workers. Age is often the disqualifier for landing the job. Corporations believe that older and elder employees cost more and work less, but it\u2019s not true. The younger counterparts cash in on this. Remove the following to hide the age:<\/span><\/p>\n