No matter who reviews your resume, there are many factors that could eliminate you from further consideration. Negative impressions can be caused by:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Poor Photocopies Send an original laser printed resume
Typographical/Grammatical Errors Use Spell-Check and Proofreaders
Hard to Read, Cluttered, Poor Format Make it Clear, Clean, Visually Appealing
Too much information List only relevant information
No clear objective List the job title or type of position
Trendy Paper White is Right
Inaccurate or outdated information Update your resume frequently
A generic resume Customize each resume for the company
No Cover Letter attached Always include a Cover Letter
