How to Avoid Common Resume Writing Mistakes

June 13, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Resumes

With unemployment at its highest and employers continuing to layoff with no end in sight, having an updated resume on hand is becoming extremely important.

Check Your Spelling

Nothing is going to turn a prospective employer off more than having a resume with even one typo. It shows that you are not attentive to detail – and if you are willing to let a typo slide on something as important as a first impression, what will happen if they employ you?

Check Your Grammar

Another mistake that will put your resume square into the garbage. Know your grammar, and if you are not sure research the connotation online or with a grammar guide.

Check Your Punctuation

Verify that you have punctuation in your resume and that it is being used properly…

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