5 Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid

Even strong candidates lose opportunities to avoidable resume mistakes. Here are the five most common ones. Spelling and grammar errors are the fastest way to lose credibility with a recruiter, even for roles that have nothing to do with writing. Always proofread, or ask someone else to. Listing responsibilities instead of results. "Responsible for deliveries" says less than "Completed 40+ deliveries daily with a 98% on-time rate." Using one generic resume for every application. Employers can tell when a resume wasn't tailored to their specific role. Overloading with irrelevant information. Keep your resume focused on what's relevant to the job you're applying for — a shorter, targeted resume outperforms a long, generic one. Forgetting to update contact information after a phone or email change. This one is simple to avoid, and costly if missed.