Here's What's Wrong With Your Resume

Before you print 50 copies of your resume, check out this list of common mistakes—you’re probably making at least one, notes Alison Green in US News & World Report.

• Using an outdated guide. The one-page rule, for example, doesn’t fly anymore.
• Listing only job duties. Make sure to answer this question: “What did you accomplish in this job that someone else might not have?”

• Not including volunteer work. If it's relevant experience, it matters.
• Listing every single job you’ve had. This isn’t supposed to be exhaustive—just include what’s important.
• Putting creativity over clarity. The simple goal: “a concise, easy-to-scan list of what you've accomplished.”

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