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Finally, with so many incoming resumes for a single position, recruiters are eager to reject and screen out individuals down to a more manageable level. Any little mistake or error of judgment may be enough to disqualify you before your qualification summary is even reviewed.
To ensure that your resume is even more than just a cursory glance, avoid the following top recruiter pet peeves:
Spelling errors and typos.
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Poor or distracting resume formatting.
Use of unusual resume paper such as bright colors or patterned paper. Scented paper is also a no-no.
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Position accomplishments read more like a company-developed formal job description than an outline of your skills, key outcomes, and results. Recruiters don’t want to know what your employer says someone in your position should be doing – they want to know what you actually do!
Long, tedious resumes – more than 1 page for new graduates or inexperienced professional, more than 2-3 pages for experienced professionals.