10 Ways to Undermine a Great Resume

Here are the 10 top ways that job applicants can undermine their own resumes:

1. Lie.
2. Forget to put contact information on the resume and cover letter or email.
3. “Borrow” someone else’s wording for the resume or use generic text from a book on resumes.
4. Misspell company names.
5. Leave off all dates.
6. Emphasize the same four or five skills over and over, and don’t bother with accomplishments.
7. Send the resume out with a poorly written or no cover letter or email.
8. Ignore information in the job posting or ad about how to submit the resume.
9. Forget to bring a copy of the resume to the interview.
10. Say something during the interview that contradicts the resume.

A great resume will land you interviews; but you can undermine the power of any resume if you make one of these mistakes. Contact Robin’s Resumes® for a great resume and the great advice that helps ensure its success.