What are some of the biggest mistakes employers will look at on a resume?

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[Emma]

Spelling and grammer mistakes!
Don't put 'socialising with friends' in your personal statement as a hobby either. Embellish here. Make it sound like you use your time well- 'socialising with friends' translates to 'gets drunk and lays about a lot'.
Always carefully read the application from. Go through the criteria carefully, and answer it point by point, putting examples of how you have experience and knowledge of each point.

[Tom]

Great question ... most job seekers don't focus on what not to do. By biggest mistakes I'm going to assume you mean "anything that will get your resume tossed out of consideration." Here are the "mistakes" that will routinely get your resume tossed:

1. Lack of (correct) Focus. Reviewers want to know you are targeting the right job, "their job," and not just "fishing." Typically a FOCUS statement (sometime called an job objective) is placed near the top of your resume to indicate what you are seeking. For example, here are two focus statements and one will get you tossed:
- Seeking a Position Where My Skills and Experience are Fully Utilized
- Healthcare Registered Nurse │ Pediatrics

2. Lack of attention to detail. Typos, poor grammar, misspelled words and incomplete profiles convey a "so what" attitude, and potential hiring managers view this as "sloppy." Make sure you are proofreading ALL you profiles and posts to convey a professional and "buttoned up" image.

3. Overly "cutesy" formatting, pictures, fonts, graphics. After a reviewer has scanned 100+ resumes the last thing they want is to see is Gothic, scrolling text on a black and white kitchen tile background. Use easy to read fonts with generous "white space", and thin borders to separate / highlight key sections.

4. Too much fluff and not enough real content. Reviewers are looking for content that gives them insight into "how you performed" and not just what you did. Yes, describe your job duties and responsibilities but the great resume will add accomplishments, results, awards, and recognition. These are the breadcrumbs that lead the reviewer to a positive decision about your potential.

5. Silly, unprofessional email and profile names. I tell my clients to make sure they have an appropriate email address utilizing their first and/or last name, I use the same advice when it comes to social media profile names. Pick something professional and flattering - @crazypartygirl and @bakingfairy (unless you are a chef) do not count.

6. Incorrect or misleading information. This is frequently done in the education section of a resume where they list degrees that they almost have earned, or certifications that they intend to get.

Here is a very good article that can provide you advice on what hiring managers want to see on a resume. Go to http://amcareermarketing.com/10-tips-eff...me-part1/.

Best of luck in your job search!

Tom