Resume Mistakes

Employer & University Names. - Use the official University and Employer Name.
Websites - Listing inappropriate URL's such as your personal website.
Fonts - Using small fonts to save space.
Lying on your resume - Careful the risks are too high.
Sending your graduate resume - After some years of job experience your resume has to be re-written.
No cover letter - Not sending a cover letter with your resume.
Non-professional email address - Your student email address does not give that professional image required when applying for a job.
Resume Keywords - Not including keywords in your resume.
Not proof-reading your resume - Always proof read your resume before sending.
Industry jargon - Do not assume that whoever reads your resume will know all the industry jargon.
Resume Format Use the right format depending on the situation
- HTML formatted resume
- ASCII Text resume
- Email formatted resume
Chronological - FunctionalChoose wisely between a Chronological resume and Functional Resume
Personal Information - Keep it limited to the contact details and name

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