Your resume is the first introduction that hiring managers get and you need to do everything you can to get it to make it through the first cut. Even the perfect candidate for a job might not get a chance to interview if his resume isn't done properly. Since you only get one chance to make a first impression, avoiding these 10 resume mistakes can help keep you in the running... 1. Having a resume that is too long - You need to be brief while still
stating your applicable skills. Keep your resume to one page. If you
have a lengthy employment history you might get away with 2 pages, but
only briefly list the older skills. If you can't highlight your talents
on one page, you're giving the message that you are unorganized and
tend to go on and on.
2. Using fancy paper - This is not necessary and although it might not
hurt you too much it certainly won't help if your own skills aren't up
to snuff.
3. Using a fancy font - Same as above. Don't try to set yourself apart
with a different font on your resume. Set yourself apart by being
uniquely qualified.
4. Filling the resume with extraneous information - No one really cares
that you were a singing waiter if you're applying for an software
engineering job.
5. Including outdated information - The jobs you had at the beginning
of our career 20 years ago are probably irrelevant to this job. At any
event these skills would be rather outdated so simply list that you
worked there for completeness but don't expound on it.
6. Typos and misspellings - You would think this is an obvious one, but
you'd be amazed at the number of resumes received with big blaring
mistakes.
7. Lying on your resume - "Enhanced" credentials are basically lies.
You wouldn't believe how many people list diplomas or certifications
that they do not have! These things can be easily checked on and if
they find out you are lying you will never get an opportunity with that
company again!
8. Attachments - There is no need to send any attachments with your
resume. If you are granted an interview, at that time you could bring
in whatever it is you're so hot to get into the selecting official's
hands. The person accepting the resumes will likely just throw it in
the round file anyway.
9. Saying too much - Your resume is the place to state where you worked
when and a BRIEF list of your responsibilities. The interview is the
place to expound on those responsibilities and talk more about your
skills. A brief description or a couple of bullet items is enough for
the resume.
10. Leaving out the cover letter - Every resume should be accompanied
by a cover letter. Be brief and to the point state why you think you
are a good fit for the job and, of course, make sure there are no typos
or grammatical errors.
Use these tips to get your resume into the hands of hiring managers
then once you get in for an interview you can win them over with your
great skills and positive attitude.
Resume Tips 
