Avoid These Top 10 Resume Errors to Stay Current

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Writing the perfect resume may seem difficult to accomplish with all of the tips and tricks you have heard about. There are certain items you may have included or left out that you may not even be aware of that are red flags for hiring managers and recruiters. When you go to all of the efforts, and sometimes expense, of crafting that executive resume, you don't want to omit information they are looking for. On the other hand, you don't want to include an item which may indicate you are out of touch with today's marketplace. Here are some tips for you to consider as you work on crafting that resume to get you hired.

Not Including Links to Social Media Accounts

Today employers are going to look for social proof rather than simply relying on hungary phone number resource your resume to tell them what they need to know. You should first clean up all your social media accounts. At a minimum, add a link to your LinkedIn profile. Not including your LinkedIn profile link at the top or bottom of your resume may indicate you're hiding something or don't want them to search for you online. Employers will try to find your LinkedIn profile anyway, so make it easier on them by providing the link. Then consider incorporating links to your other social media accounts, such as Twitter, Facebook, or other platforms if you use them to promote your personal brand or expertise, such as posting original articles.

Overusing Bullet Points

It may be tempting to list out every achievement, skill, and accomplishment you've earned over the years, but in reality, it's not very effective. Try not to put them in the form of too many bullet points. Having more than about five bullet points may indicate you're trying too hard to appear qualified for the job. It's best to narrow down your most relevant attributes to the job you're applying for and only include those.