Are you looking for a dream software job? In today's job market market, getting your dream job frequently starts with drafting the right CV. Every time you click the "Submit" button on a job board like LinkedIn, Nokari.con & Unstop or a company's website, recruiters will review your resume. Unfortunately, many qualified people miss out on opportunities due to common resume mistakes.

In this blog, we will discuss six important resume mistakes that you should correct resume and can help you to get shortlisted.

Many companies & recruiters use ATS software to scan resumes. So what is ATS?

What is ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is a software tool that helps to scan resumes and select the most qualified candidates for a job opening. It scans spelling mistakes, the format of the data field, work experience, skills, name, previous employer, and skills that can be searched and filtered.

This is my old resume that I have scanned through ATS software in the Indeed platform.

In this result, I got some errors. I checked this resume carefully and after that, I corrected these mistakes.

content errors:

• With the exception of listing your preferred pronouns near your name, write without using pronouns (I, me, we, she, her or he) that you normally include when speaking.

• Include a job title for each work experience you list in the Experience section. If you need to create a job title, clearly identify the type of work or responsibilities you had.

• Employers usually expect to find the company or employer names for your previous jobs in your resume. You may want to list all of the companies you have worked for, or say something like "Multiple Companies." If you were self-employed, consider including more details (things like Contract, Multiple Contracts, Consulting, Independent Contractor).

• Including the month and year that you started and ended previous job can help others understand your work history.

• Including the month and year that you started and ended previous job can help others understand your work history.

• Details can help employers to understand the impact of your work. Share how your work contributed to success or positive outcomes in your previous roles. Try adding details (size, time, amounts, or percentages) when writing bullets, like this: "Saved $5,000 in operating costs in the first 60 days by repairing and servicing equipment"

• Current word count: 191 Aim for 475-600 words in your resume. Try to include more details about your skills, qualifications, and work experience. Employers like to know more about how you contributed and what you accomplished in your previous roles. When writing your resume, use keywords you notice in jobs you're interested in that also speak to your current qualifications or previous work experience. This is a great way to align your resume to jobs that interest you.

• Use past tense verbs like built, delivered, or increased when you describe work experiences. This can help employers understand what you're capable of and how you can help them succeed. Employers especially appreciate when you found ways to reduce costs, or when you created or improved something.

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• A common resume format is Header/Contact info, Professional Summary, Skills, Professional Experience, Education. Current students or recent graduates may want to consider listing Education before Experience.

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• It looks like some details appear on the same line as one or more of your section headings. It can be easier to read your resume when your information appears below the heading, and not on the same line.

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Address: At. Belgaon, tq. Chakur, dist. Latur, Maharashtra, 4135...

Suggested alternatives: TQ, to, HQ, IQ

In this article, I will figure out all the mistakes that you should remember & improve your resume and you will get higher chances of shortlisting your resume.

Mistake #1: Make the same resume & apply for every job role:

Most of the freshers make the same mistake every time. They make resumes & add specific tech & skills to them and apply them to different roles.

ex. If you have skills in web technologies like CSS, javascript and React then most of the chances you will get selected for a web developer role. But If you apply this resume for different roles like Android dev, machine learning, or cloud then you will be ignored. It doesn't matter how you are smart & talented in this field. recruiter just picks up candidates according to their requirements.

My personal recommendation in this case is to:

1. Check the job description before applying. Figure out what skill sets you have and how your skill sets match up with the position & apply according to them.

2. Ask a senior or friend to review your resume with you and see where the gaps are.

If you don't have friends, then DM me here. I can't promise to find a friend for you but definitely can help you review your resume.

Mistake #2: Adding Unnecessary Information

Your resume should focus on your professional qualifications, not personal details. Avoid including information like age, marital status, or social security number.

If you are applying for a Machine Learning Engineer position, you don’t have to put many projects related to Front-end applications, Operating systems, or Computer Networks.

Mistake #3: Grammatical Errors

Grammatical and spelling mistakes in a resume can make you look unprofessional and careless, and can even lead to your resume being rejected.

You should check your resume before applying. Check spelling errors, Incorrect punctuation, and Grammar errors.

Mistake #4: Unprofessional Filename or Email Address

Most of the candidates save resume pdf by another name or just by name "resume". and also save by their name with a date but this causes a wrong impression on the candidate profile. You can use an underline between the name & resume words.

Ex. "Firstname_LastName_resume" or “Resume_Your_Name”

Also, you should use a working mail address in which having your name. Write a professional email address that relates to your name, such as "AkshayAcharya517@gmail.com.

Mistake #5: Lack of Keywords:

Keywords and phrases are extremely important in today's job application process, especially given the prominence of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) utilized by many businesses. These systems scan resumes electronically, looking for keywords and phrases relevant to the position.

You should add 475-600 words to your resume. Try to include more details about your skills, qualifications, and work experience. Employers like to know more about how you contributed and what you accomplished in your previous roles.

Mistake #6: Format mistake

Most of the fresheners use columns while making resumes also use different fonts and colors that why the resume is not even selected for the job role.

You should focus on a good format. Make the format as simple as possible. Don't add too much creativity to the resume.

Thank you for reading!