We know. The “job search” can be distressing, disappointing and sometimes even depressing. You see a ton of jobs available, you apply for a whole lot of them, maybe even get excited about a few that are a perfect fit… But nobody’s calling you back.
So, you keep on looking for jobs, keep on submitting resumes, and still… nothing.
What’s going on? Why is nobody calling you back?
You know you have all the skills the employer is looking for, you know you have all the experience in the world, and you know you’d be a great employee. But still, nobody’s calling you back. There’s got to be something wrong.
It turns out that “something wrong” may not be entirely your fault; and you may indeed be the exact person the employer is looking for. The problem is...
It could be your resume.
You see, even if you think your resume is good to go, it may have some serious problems that the employer just can’t overlook. Afterall, HR managers and hiring managers are human too, and can often pre-judge applicants based on tiny mistakes they see in a resume…. Tiny mistakes that you missed when putting it together.
Today, FindYourJobNow.com will go over some common mistakes you may be making on your resume, and why you absolutely must fix them if you’re looking for a new job.
Why?
Because even if you don’t notice these mistakes, hiring managers do notice them, and when it comes to getting an interview, your first impression (your resume) matters.
You see, by fixing the common mistakes we’re about to point out, you’re making a much better first impression. One that could greatly up your shot at getting that interview… and as a result, possibly getting hired for the job.
Now this sounds like you have to do a lot of work to fix your resume, right?
Don’t worry, with modern technology, fixing these mistakes will be easy, simple actually. After we show you each of the mistakes, we’ll show you a very easy way to fix at least some of them.
So, what are the mistakes you may be making on your resume that’s preventing employers from considering you for an interview?
Let’s get to them!
#1: Bad grammar and typos: You might think everything is spelled right, and the grammar is correct, but a study a few years ago showed that 90% of resumes had spelling or grammar errors.[1] So, how can you fix them, even if they don’t seem like errors to you? Put your resume into an AI tool like ChatGPT and ask it to fix grammar and spelling. Simple.
#2) You resume is lacking relevant job keywords: When you see a job posting, it’s very likely going to have “job requirements.” In that section, you’ll find skills, etc. Those are keywords. Use them in your resume. How? Simply add the keywords that pertain to you, into your skills section.
#3) Mass blasting your resume? Don’t. Instead, customize it for the job. Make sure you tailor your resume to each job you apply for. This may sound like a lot of work but see tip #2 above. It’s actually kind of easy.
#4) You’re not highlighting what you’ve actually accomplished, with detail. Did you increase sales by X%? Say it. Did you streamline a certain process that ended up saving the company hours and hours of labor? Say it!
#5) You’re using filler. Stop. There’s no need to include irrelevant information in your resume. The employer is looking for your skills, not your hobbies. Trim back your resume (with the exception of work experience) to include only what’s relevant to that particular job.
#6) It’s hard to read. If your resume is ill-formatted or cluttered, it’s not going to be read. Use a simple template and leave out the unnecessary clutter and try to keep it under two pages.
#7) Your email address is unprofessional. Be professional. In your contact information, you should have your email address. If it’s unprofessional, hiring managers may not feel comfortable contacting you, no matter what your skillsets are. If this sounds like you, simply start a new email account that sounds more professional.
#8) Don’t’ lie. Just don’t. It’s pointless and you will be found out. Instead, stick to your skills, and your accomplishments. Today’s employers are looking for skilled workers over “educated” ones… so hammer on those skills.[2]
See, these are pretty easy fixes, right? Easy enough to do right now!
So, once you get your resume “fixed” especially the spelling and grammar part and tailored to the job posting, start submitting it by heading over to our homepage (or click the home button above) and using our advanced job search toolbar.
Simply put in the kind of job you’re looking for, and where… then click “view jobs.”
You see, there are about 7 million job openings across America. Chances are, you can find one with FindYourJobNow.com
[1] How to avoid the most common spelling mistakes made on resumes