HR Execs Reveal the 13 Most Common Resume Blunders
Judith Aquino| May 19, 2011, 11:53 AM
In today’s weak job market, it’s more important than ever to make your resume stand out.
Unfortunately, even small mistakes will quickly put your resume in the “no” pile. So we went straight to the source, and spoke with a few HR directors and executives about what NOT to do.
“I’ve seen some really surprising mistakes,” says Kathy Simmons, CEO of Netshare, a career services company for senior executives. “My favorite is a CFO whose resume said he has ‘extensive experience in pubic [sic.] financing.’”
Although it might get a good laugh out of the person reviewing your resume, a simple typo could be enough to send your application to the recycling bin.
“Employers are bombarded by thousands of resumes,” she says, “and they’re looking for a way to exclude yours.”
