12/23/2015

Red Flags On Your Resume That May Keep You From Getting The Job

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Cutesy contact Information

Cutesy contact Information
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Emails like pinkprincess@gmail.com are a sure fire way to land your resume in the trash bin. Make sure your email is professional sounding.
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Lengthy gaps

Lengthy gaps
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If you have lengthy gaps on your resume it can set you back so in your cover letter you’ll need to explain why (kids, education, saving the world, etc). Just remember it’s always better to be honest. Employers are concerned about you losing your edge so also mention what you have been doing to stay on top of the industry.
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Being unemployed

Being unemployed
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If this is you, you’re not alone. Companies don’t like this because they think it causes your skills to dry up. Our advice: try to pick up freelancing or consulting work to add to your resume. If all else fails, at least volunteer for a worthy cause so that you can talk about your experience (see the last item)
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Changing jobs too often

Changing jobs too often
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This makes it seem like you are uncommitted. They will train you and you will run. You need to alleviate their fears and briefly justify why you changed companies so often in your cover letter.
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Spelling mistakes

Spelling mistakes
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While some recruiters are more lax on this than others, you should do everything you can to maximize your chance of getting the job. Proofread!
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