Your resume is the deciding factor that determines whether or not you secure your dream job.

You definitely want it to standout and grab the attention of the recruiter at first glance.

I have decided to pinpoint the 10 mistakes to avoid when putting together your resume.

If you're about to write yours then you're just in time, and if you've been getting rejections or the silent treatment then it's probably time to reevaluate your resume.

Here we go....

1. BIO DATA: This consists primarily of your name, address, phone number and email �. If any of this information is incorrect or outdated then your chances of employment is slim to none.

2. RESEARCH: Your intention is to have your resume grab the attention of the recruiter who might already have a blinding headache from previous reviews. Therefore, do not just compile your resume without first researching the vision and mission of the company and what they require from a prospective employee.

3. LENGTH: Keep in mind that you are not the only applicant vying for that position. In other words, do not turn your resume into an autobiography. Keep it short and precise... two pages at most.

4. FORMAT AND FONT: Do not to turn your resume into a graphics design template. Ensure that the format and font size do not run up and down like a wavy line. Doing so gives the reader photographic epilepsy
...I'm sure you know what means for you

5. SUMMARY: Your career summary is one of the first thing an employer will go through. Do not write a vague summary. Rather, ensure it details your accomplishments and what you're looking forward to.

6. GRAMMAR: Obviously you want to impress the hiring manager with your resume by making it stand out. However, you must be careful not to bust out dictionary required words else your resume will just get tossed out.

7. TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR: There is absolutely no room for for typos or grammatical blunder on your resume. Before sending it out, give it to a professional to peruse and ensure it's grammatical perfection.

I hope you have gained a thing or two so far....

There just a few more to go...

...Hang on

8. SKILLS: Putting too many skills in the expertise section just blur the lines for the recruiter. Highlight only skills relevant to the role you are applying for.

9. SPECIFICATION: Each job and company have what they stand for and represent. In essence, your resume mustn't be a one-type-applies to all document. Because what applies to job A would definitely not fly with the employer at company B.

10. ACCOMPLISHMENT: Listing a bunch of tasks you were in charge of gets boring pretty quickly. Be specific on the result oriented duties and remember to keep it simple and straight to the point.

Do you have more to add, put it in the comments.

P.S: If you would like access to my PDF on securing your dream job with NIGERIA'S N01 job search engine site... please let me know.

©Basmallah Akomolafe
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