source: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2023/09/01/enhance-your-resume-a-guide-for-first-year-undergraduates/

source: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2023/09/01/enhance-your-resume-a-guide-for-first-year-undergraduates/

source: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2023/09/01/enhance-your-resume-a-guide-for-first-year-undergraduates/

source: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2023/09/01/enhance-your-resume-a-guide-for-first-year-undergraduates/

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your Resume

As you’re putting together your resume, avoid these common mistakes that can get your resume dismissed even when you’re the most deserving candidate for the job.

  1. Typos. A report by The Muse lists this as one of the top, most common mistakes hiring managers see on resumes. Typos convey more than that you made a mistake. A typo can give an impression that you are careless or hurry through your work. Spell-check your resume, make sure your contact information is accurate, and ensure that the spelling of all companies you’ve worked for is correct, too.
  2. Fluff and filler words. Get to the point quickly with your resume. Avoid using the same words over and over again. Eliminate passive language and clichés like “successfully.” Use action-oriented statements that tell the hiring manager or recruiter the actions you performed, so it’s easier for them to assess the impact of your work and understand the role you played through specific actions.
  3. Vague contributions. Employers want to see specific ways you made an impact in your work. Quantify your contributions when possible. Consider listing numbers like revenue, cost and team size. Specific, quantifiable statements take the guesswork out for recruiters.
  4. Cluttered design. Make sure your resume is scannable. Format it in a straightforward way, so it’s both easy to read and easy for applicant tracking systems to scan.
  5. Inappropriate length. Keep your resume between one to two pages. Only provide details for relevant job experience, though you may choose to list other work experience in its own short section towards the end of the resume. A resume that is too short or too long may turn recruiters and hiring managers off.

It can be helpful to have a friend with hiring experience or a professional resume coach look over your resume to provide feedback. You don’t want to miss out on opportunities because of a typo or because you’re not effectively conveying all the great experience you have.

source : https://online.wharton.upenn.edu/blog/how-to-write-a-resume-to-get-you-hired/

Resources

Fundamental Checklist from MIT. Use it after you have your first draft.

Fundamental Checklist from MIT. Use it after you have your first draft.

Good resource with all must do items.

Good resource with all must do items.

How to create a Portfolio.