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The 10 most common resume mistakes that make recruiters go nuts
Arthur GopakCEO & Editor-in-Chief
Business Portal for Millennials
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Who are you, Arthur?Here’s a short story
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Worked abroadI was hired, and I have been hiring people throughout my career
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Are resumes still relevant today?
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YES!
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It quickly paints a picture of “you” as the professional
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It summarizes skills in a concise manner
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Migration to a new standard is costly
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Why are you the right person for the job?
Your CV must answer the question:
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Fun Fact
132 applications27 interviews8 offers5 team members
Conversion rate
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The 10 most common resume mistakes
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1. Poor representationMake sure you are not embarrassed if your resume goes public
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Feeling lazy? Try EuropassMy advice: adjust it to make it stand out
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2. Generic communicationBe specific: talk about your achievements
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Bad examplesJoined team discussions and made presentations;;Worked with clients on a daily basisUpdated archive documents.
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Good exampleMade 30+ presentations that were used in internal communicationsImproved the company sales by 20% in 3 months after working with clientsSaved company €100K in turnover after implementing an effective document
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3. ExaggerationMake claims that you can’t support
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4. LyingThe truth will eventually pop out. Instead, work with what you have
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5. Bad grammar
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6. No relevancyIf you add work experiences, make sure they fit the role description
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7. Annoying buzzwordsThe odds of your resume to be shredded increase with each one of them
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•Specialized•Leadership•Passionate•Strategic•Experienced•Focused
•Expert•Certified•Creative•Excellent
Keywords to avoid in your resume in 2k17
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8. No technical skillsTalk about what you can do, don’t talk about how great of a communicator you are (or any other buzzword-filled descriptions of your soft skills)
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9. One-page resumesThere is no one-fit-all resumes. Tailor your CV to each individual position
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10. Hobbies & referencesIrrelevant and take up space in CVs. Good ice-breaker for interviews though
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10 mistakes: summary•Poor representation•Generic communication•Exaggeration•Lying•Bad grammar
•No relevancy•Annoying buzzwords•No technical skills•One-page resumes•Hobbies & references
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Adding a photo to my resume:Yes or No?
Bonus question
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Include it as long as it strengthens your profile
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Your CV is just a small part of the package
Pro-tip #1
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Talk to the managers you want to work for
Pro-tip #2
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Pro-tip #3
HR Managers protect company interests, not yours
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Invest time in your resume now, yield career dividends later
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