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Title: Resume Pitfalls & How to Fix It
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🚫 Common Resume Pitfalls That May Be Holding You Back
Avoiding these common mistakes can make a huge difference in how often your resume gets noticed — and how far you go in the hiring process:
1. Generic, One-Size-Fits-All Resumes
→ Tailor each resume to the job using relevant keywords and aligned bullet points to pass ATS filters.
2. Focusing Only on Duties, Not Achievements
→ Don’t just list what you did — show how well you did it. Use action verbs and quantify your impact.
3. Overly Long or Poorly Formatted Resumes
→ Keep it 1–2 pages max (unless writing a federal resume). Use a clean, easy-to-read layout.
4. Missing Keywords
→ ATS can block your resume if it lacks the right terminology. Mirror the job description closely.
5. No Clear Value or Direction
→ Include a strong, focused professional summary that shows your value and the role you’re targeting.
6. Typos & Inconsistent Formatting
→ Always proofread carefully and keep formatting consistent across fonts, bullet styles, and spacing.
7. Irrelevant or Outdated Experience
→ Stick to the last 10 years of relevant roles. Remove unrelated jobs unless they show transferable skills.
8. No Measurable Results
→ Employers want outcomes. Add numbers, metrics, or percentages to your achievements.
9. Too Much Industry Jargon
→ Use a balance of technical and plain language so both HR and hiring managers understand your value.
✅ Bottom Line:
A great resume is clear, concise, results-driven, and tailored to the role. Fix these pitfalls and you’ll be far more likely to land interviews and offers.