Spelling errors and bad grammar
2. Exaggerating the truth
3. Poor formatting
4. An unoriginal personal profile
5. Not focusing on your achievements
6. Making your CV too long
7. Putting the wrong contact information
8. Not tailoring your CV to the specific role
9. Not including enough relevant information
10. Including irrelevant information
11. A lack of clarity
Why do resumes get rejected?
Typos and spelling mistakes are the most common reasons resumes get rejected.
2. When employers are looking through numerous applications and trying to select the best candidates to interview, they are less likely to choose someone whose resume has errors.
3. Submitting an error-free resume shows that you are taking the time and care to put your best foot forward.
Is it OK to leave a job off your resume?
You don’t need to include every job you’ve ever had on your resume.
2. Be prepared to explain why an old job isn’t listed on your resume if the prospective employer discovers it or asks about any employment gaps between the jobs you did list.
What resumes should avoid?
Typos and grammatical errors
2. Lack of specifics
3. Attempting the “one-size-fits-all” approach
4. Highlighting duties instead of accomplishments
5. Going on too long or cutting things too short
6. Bad summary
7. No action verbs
8. Leaving off important information
What should you not put on a resume for 2022?
Only include information that is relevant to the job you are applying for.
2. Keep the information that is not related to your responsibility, accountability, and hard work to a minimum.
3. Jun 1, 2022.
I Leon Thompson am a Human Resources Expert. I have worked in the field for over 15 years, and during that time I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge.
I am also a CV expert and Resume Expert, so I know what employers are looking for when they review applications. This gives me an advantage when helping clients to create resumes and CVs that will stand out from the crowd.