Devastating Resume Mistakes Can Be Avoided:

Employers, hiring, or recruiting managers, are trained to make fast judgments. They have minimal time to screen the many applications they receive, and will therefore only pick the ones that really stand out. They will look for resumes or CVs emphasizing job compatibility and qualifications, rather than highlights of strong points, which may be of little use to the prospective employer. If your resume is picked fur further analysis, these professionals will go over every word you wrote. Therefore, it is of the upmost importance to avoid any possible mistake on your resume, especially the ones that could have easily been eliminated. The slightest error may cost you a chance for an interview, or even worse, the job! Here are some common, avoidable resume mistakes.
A lot of applicants are passed over, because their resume lacks an ‘objective statement’, which consists of two or three lines summarizing the position(s) you are applying for and/or your main qualifications. It should be placed right after your name, address, etc.
With stacks of resumes on their desk, and the clock ticking fast, recruiters barely glance at a resume. This means that yours has to be sharp and focused to make a great ‘first impression’. Do NOT use fancy, non-traditional, or small fonts. ‘Arial” or ‘Times New Roman’ will do just fine. Also, stay clear of excessive use of bold or underlining features, and omit abbreviations, or contractions in your words, or sentences. They do not look professional!
The best way to stand out from the crowd is with high quality content and a neat and clearly written, error-free document. Stay away from unattractive or inconsistent resume layouts. Create an attractive outline, with equal margins on all 4 sides.
The length of your resume is as equally important, as its content. Generally, there is a two page maximum. That does not mean that pertinent accomplishments, skills and experiences have to be cut out. Resumes should be tailored to each specific job application, and if that really requires three pages, so be it.
Resumes can expose a job-seeker to age discrimination, which is, unfortunately, a reality. The rule of thumb for someone at the senior level is to list about 15 years worth of jobs, not more. Never include a personal photo, marital status, race, or your date of birth.
Do not underestimate the negative effects of typos. Spelling and grammar tools do not catch all mistakes. So have someone else also review your work! Two sets of eyes are better than one! Avoid using personal pronouns such as I, me, and my.
Do not bury ‘Computer skills’ in a section at the end of your resume. There are few jobs today for which computer skills are not relevant, therefore list them in your summary or profile section.
Never lie on a resume. If you do land an interview, the truth will eventually come out and it may cost you your chance for the job.
Listing specific references directly on your resume is not a good idea. Submit them only when specifically requested by an employer.