Red Flags On Your Resume That May Keep You From Getting The Job 4

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Overselling

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If you were a barista at Starbucks don’t write that you were “in charge of creating an uplifting ordering experience”. If you oversell the little things you probably oversell the big things.

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Length

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Unless you are in academia, or you are applying for jobs in the same European countries that require photos, do not have a long resume. Many hiring managers will throw it out unless it gets to the point quick. Keep in mind that even famous CEOs have 1 page resumes.

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For profit college

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This one might hurt some people, but attending a for-profit school like University of Phoenix is actually looked down on by many hiring managers. The reason for this is because it makes you look like you are gullible, do not make wise choices, and/or attended a diploma mill that gave you a degree for your money. If you are considering online/for-profit schools…don’t! Do yourself a favor and attend a reputable institution. Most are cheaper and have online programs as well.

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Skills beneath the job description

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If you are applying for an IT job do not list Microsoft Word as one of your qualifications.

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Lack of relevant information

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If the employer asked for something specific, like professional license status or citizenship, make sure to include it. Missing something like that is sure to lose you the job.