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MAJOR MISTAKES THAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED |
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�����In writing a resume, the following mistakes should be avoided:
1. Grammatical Errors
In making a good first impression, it is necessary that the resume, which serves as a selling tool of the applicant, should be well written with the proper grammar and punctuations. Typographical errors should also be avoided. There is a need to intricately review and proofread the resume before submission.
2. Mismatched Qualifications
The indicated qualifications and skills should match the needs of the employer. There are those who simply submit a resume without taking into consideration the specifications of the employer. This will prove to be a turn off to the company.
3. Irrelevant Information
There are times when a resume is filled with irrelevant information and lacking in the important details. The applicant should see to it that all the relevant information is present in the resume while cutting out irrelevant passages.
4. Incorrect Contact Details
The applicant should pay attention to the contact details as this will be the employers� key in reaching the applicant. The numbers should be correct and functional.
5. Not self-centered content
The resume should not be written in a self-centered form; instead it should be employer-centered. It should be devised in such a way that the applicant is offering them something rather than wanting something from the company.
6. Too Broad
The resume should not be too broad. It should be specific enough for the employer to know the specific qualifications of the applicant. Writing in broad and general terms will not impress the employer as there is no indication how the applicant can stand above the rest.
7. Font and Paper
The font used on the resume should be simple, not those artistic or curvy ones. There should only be one font style and words should not be italicized, underlined or created in bold face if not necessary. The paper should also be white paper, not glittery or scented ones and black should be the flat color to preserve the formal look.
8. Telling lies
No lies or exaggeration should be made in writing resumes. The applicant should only stick to what is true because this document will be a part of the company files and if in case the applicant gets hired due to misrepresentation this might lead to termination.
9. Cover letter
Always attach a cover letter. This is one way of impressing the employer.
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RESUME WRITING TIPS |
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In writing a resume, one has to consider the following:
1. An effective resume is clearly focused on a specific job and addresses the requirements specified by the employer for a certain position. The applicant should know what the employer needs for the job and how the applicant can provide solution to these needs.
2. Among the elements that should be seen on a resume are positive personal characteristics, foreign language skills, educational accomplishments, technical and computer skills, experience gained in internships, work history and awards received.
3. The resume should also present a clear-cut objective that will signify to the employer the position desired for. It should match the keywords that the employer included in the job posting.
4. The heading should indicate the applicant's name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. The name should be located in the middle part, written in bold letters and the font is larger than the other texts in the paper.
5. Educational accomplishments should start from the most recent. It should indicate the degree finished, major and minor as well as the date of graduation. The name of the institution should be in bold letters. All special programs as well as workshops should be indicated.
6. Work experience should also be written from the recent to the least. A steady job held for some years may be highlighted to signify the applicant's work attitude.
7. Additional interests and information should include a list of special talents and interests. This will show to the employer that the applicant has a balanced lifestyle and can function beyond the job qualifications.
8. Active words should be employed in creating the resume.
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