10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 - Enhancv

10 resume mistakes to avoid in 2018 - Enhancv3Kdont want to hire.So here are 10 easily avoided mistakes you need to know about before you apply to your next job.1. Cliches and overused wordsIf youre writing your resume on autopilot (and lets face it, lots of us are), its easy to slip into the habit of relying on cliches and passive voice. The problem with this is that at best itll get your resume ignored and at worst itll give the reader a big eye-roll. Needless to say, its not how you land an interview.Then theres the related mistake of vague wording. When youre describing accomplishments, you need to be specific So choose your words carefully and listen to Jeffersons wise wordsThe most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do. (Thomas Jefferson)Be creative and attract the readers attention with words and phrases that sizzle and are straight to the point. Enhancvs new feature Content Analyzer can help you with that.2. Typographical errorsThis may se em obvious but you would be shocked how often these kinds of simple resume mistakes make it to a recruiters desk.Theres simply no excuse for sloppiness, misused words, incorrect spelling, or punctuation overuse on your resume.unterstellung kinds of mistakes will get your resume tossed straight into the reject pile.How do you catch these simple but easily missed resume mistakes? After you finish with your resume, sleep on it and take your mind off it. Then give it a look with fresh eyes. A technique I use sometimes is reading all the content backwards, which forces you to slow down and catch mora mistakes.Then, just to be safe, let a trusted friend look at it. Obviously a spell-checker should factor in as well. Once youve done all this, you can send your resume off with confidence.3. Made-up informationDid you really spend 6 months as an intern in that company? Are you aya you speak 6 languages? Did you increase that Twitter account by 6,000 followers in just a month? If your answer to questions like this is well, basically then you need to reconsider.In short, all the information you provide must be 100% true. Remember that in todays world, recruiters can verify most details within a few clicks and phone calls.In any case, the greatest asset you have in an interview is confidence. Knowing that you werent quite truthful on your resume is a aya-fire way to take that confidence and replace it with guilt and paranoia not exactly a recipe for success. So stick to the truth and be proud of it.4. Responsibilities VS AccomplishmentsThis is one area where we see resumes are changing in 2019. Just a few years ago this wasnt a very common practice, but today its absolutely expected that you list accomplishments and not just responsibilities on your resume.Ultimately, its your accomplishments that make you stand out from all the other applicants and its accomplishments that will make you feel proud walking into that interview. Also make sure you quantify these accomplishm ents whenever possible, specifics always have greater impact.5. Not tailored for the jobBefore crafting a resume, one of yourfirst steps should be reading through the job requirements carefully. Pay close attention to the keywords they use and get the grip of who theyre actually looking for.The second step should be going through their company website, social media profiles, blog, and anywhere else theyre active. Whats their company culture? What kind of people work there? Would you fit in the team? All this information will give you a head start and provide clues for your resume design, content, and overall feeling. Make it specific to the company and the job requirements.Identify the common keywords, terminology, and key phrases that routinely pop up in the job descriptions of your target company.(Amanda Augustine, career expert)Ultimately, you want the recruiter to see your resume and get the feeling that youre their ideal candidate. By using the same words they use, reflecting t heir culture and values, etc. you do just that.6. Irrelevant experienceDont ever submit a resume thats out of date. Your resume should be up to date with relevant information at all times. Consider leaving out that summer job you did 10 years ago. Unless you achieved something significant and relevant to the job lokalitt youre applying for, its just a distraction. A rule of thumb I like to use is to look at every piece of information on my resume and ask myself whether it makes the resume mora effective. If it doesnt add any value, I cut it.The experience content of your resume should exponentially progress with you.7. Format inconsistencyEmployers might require your resume to be in a certain format depending on their companys Applicant Tracking System (ATS). However, unless the company has specific instructions, the safest way to send your resume is as a PDF. The main reason being that a PDF doesnt change depending on the computers operating system. If you send a .docx file created in OpenOffice and it gets opened in Microsoft Word, it might look like a real mess.Also, make sure your resume doesnt get out of hand by using a number of different fonts, graphs, and neon colors. Keep it neat, clean and easy to read.Here is an example of a good format8. Paid VS Unpaid work experienceAnother mistake that appears on resumes is the fact that people believe that the only experience that counts is paid experience. But this massively reduces the ways in which you can show off your skills and accomplishments.Think about the volunteering, that old car you restored, a disease you overcame, or how you learned how to sew and make your own clothes. In other words, what makes you proud and shows your skills? These dont necessarily have to be connected to your job title. It can be one of the most striking sections on a resume, as long as you back it up with concrete facts, numbers and figures. Plus, experience like this can be a great conversation starter in an interview.9. Afr aid to show your personalityPeople are still worried to show their personality in a resume. They think its somewhat childish and unprofessional. They believe that this type of information is supposed to be written in a cover letter. But do employers read cover letters anymore? Its 2018 and resumes have changed.Company Culture,the personality of a company, is being taken more and more seriously as a way to brand a company and keep its employees happy. For employers, one of the ways to create a good company culture is to hire people that are similar or have similar interests. Thats why they need to see more personality revealing sections in your resume. Make their job easier and present your charming self.Enhancv is the only resume builder out there offering a big variety of human-centric sections. Try them out, it gotSam a job in Spotify.What kind of stuff are you working on in your free time? I am always inspired by this. It also shows me that you have the passion for your field bey ond your nine-to-five. (Ambra Benjamin, engineering recruiter at Facebook)10. Crafting only one resumeForget your one size fits all mindset, because resumes in 2018 need to be tailored for the specific job. A small startup and IBM certainly dont hire the same way, so you shouldnt apply to them the same way. So use the other tips mentioned above to craft your resume for each position youre applying for.Now youre confident, ready to stand out and land that jobCrafting am outstanding resume isnt an easy job. Sometimes, we need just a little push, a reminder of whats important to add or leave out.If you havent yet, try Enhancvs newest Content Analyzer feature. It was developed after reviewing over 300,000 resumes to help you improve your content and make the most out of any job opportunity.Go ahead and craft your resume with Enhancv now.*note, the original version of this article was posted in January, 2017