{"id":997,"date":"2022-06-17T08:37:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T08:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2022-06-23T11:10:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T11:10:06","slug":"top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 13 Resume Mistakes To Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2657\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid\/perfect-resume-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1743&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1743\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Perfect Resume\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?fit=678%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2657\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=678%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Perfect Resume\" width=\"678\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C697&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C523&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1046&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1394&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Perfect-Resume-1-scaled.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A resume is an important document used by people to represent their skills, achievements, and background. Can use resumes for many purposes, but the resume&#8217;s primary purpose is to get a job or employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Must Your CV Be Error-Free?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recruiters will review the CV on a job recruitment portal or during a personal meeting and decide whether you are suitable for the job opening in their organization or not. If there is any mistake in the resume, it can make a wrong impression on the recruiter. Here, we have listed some mistakes to avoid while making a resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-on-shine\" title=\"Best Jobs For Free\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.theindiajobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"mb-text\">Best Jobs For Free<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Are The Common Mistakes Of a Resume?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Spelling and Grammatical Errors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You need to make sure that your CV doesn&#8217;t have any spelling mistakes or significant grammatical errors. Also, check for a full stop or comma, which can make a wrong impression on a recruiter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Incorrect or Incomplete Contact Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The efforts will be unsuccessful if an employer can&#8217;t reach you. Contact information is extremely important. It should be correct and up to date so the recruiter can contact you quickly. It is always a good habit to double-check the contact details before submitting your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Email ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contact number<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Permanent address<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2658\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid\/select-resume\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1829&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1829\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"select resume\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?fit=678%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=678%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"select resume\" width=\"678\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1097&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1463&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?resize=210%2C150&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/select-resume-scaled.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Not Mentioning Important Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many people don&#8217;t mention soft skills in their resumes. (E.g., strong leadership quality, problem-solving, and research ability) Such skills are essential for making a good impression on the recruiter. You can also mention internships attended during your academics. This information can help you to make a good impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-on-shine\" title=\"Search The Best Jobs\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.theindiajobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"mb-text\">Search The Best Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Failing to Identify and Delete Irrelevant Work Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s essential to identify which work to highlight in your resume. You don&#8217;t need to mention the previous jobs irrelevant to the post for applying. (e.g., Mentioning an internship in a hotel management course when you are applying for a banking job)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Being Too Generalized or Not Customizing To Match The Job Listing<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many people submit their resumes to every job posting without making changes according to requirements or JD. It would be best if you customize your resume for the job for applying. You must pay attention to the job description and mention the relevant skills. It will increase your chances of being shortlisted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Making Claims Without Measurable Evidence<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you claim to have a skill set or experience in a specific area, you should have proof, like a certificate or experience. It can be a major setback if the recruiter points out such a skill set and doesn&#8217;t have enough evidence to back it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-on-shine\" title=\"Create Perfect Resume\" href=\"https:\/\/jobgrin.co.in\/resume-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"mb-text\">Create Perfect Resume<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Including Outdated or Irrelevant Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many people include details unrelated to the job for applying. ( E.g., software experience, age, and hobbies) Do not add information CV unless the skills and software are related to the job for applying. You must update your resume yearly and include new skills you have learned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2655\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid\/resume\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"resume\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?fit=678%2C452&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2655\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=678%2C452&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"resume\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-scaled.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. Resume Length and Layout<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many Job Seekers use a creative layout to make a resume attractive, which is useful to some extent but does not overdo it. Recruiters check the number of resumes daily and use a simple design, making it easy to get the information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complete your resume in 2 pages, do not add extra information to make it lengthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9. Listing Education At The Top of The Page<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This point is subjective. If you are fresher and looking for an entry-level job, then it&#8217;s ok to list educational details on top for experienced job seekers. Your experience is essential to your academic performance. so make sure to highlight your experience<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10. Failing To Use Page Space Properly<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many candidates leave lots of space while making a resume. It&#8217;s ok to highlight parts like skills, experience, certificates, and all, but don&#8217;t leave too much space. You should utilize the entire page space of your resume. Recruiters go through thousands of CVs every day. If you make a resume of 2 or 3 pages, it can be a setback for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-on-shine\" title=\"Post Your Resume For Free\" href=\"https:\/\/login.theindiajobs.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"mb-text\">Post Your Resume For Free<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">11. Lying On Your Resume<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/wealth\/personal-finance-news\/1-out-of-every-6-job-applicants-lies-in-resume-authbridge-survey\/articleshow\/61793757.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Economictimes<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, every 1 out of 6 applicants lies on their resume. Lying on the resume leads to rejection. Claiming to have specific skills, knowledge of software, claiming of higher position. It&#8217;s easy to claim such things while applying for the job on emails or a job portal. Applicants get caught when the recruiter asks for more details and the candidate fails to provide brief information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12. Highlighting The Wrong Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do not highlight unnecessary information, like the name of the college or company. Recruiters are not interested in that information. Highlight your skills, percentages, job position, or working experience in a previous company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2656\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/top-resume-mistakes-to-avoid\/resume-builder-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"resume builder\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?fit=678%2C452&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2656\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=678%2C452&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"resume builder\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theindiajobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resume-builder-scaled.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">13. Using an Unprofessional Email Address<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This mistake is common among freshers; using a nickname and short name is considered a lack of professionalism. Here are some examples of a professional and unprofessional email addresses<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unprofessional Email Address<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SamWilly555@domain.com<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Purpletulip@domain.com<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Professional Email Address<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sam.williom@domain.com<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jack.k.swan@domain.com\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Generally, a good way to make a professional email is &#8220;name.surmane@domain.com. Everyone can not get this type of email id, so you are allowed to add some numbers to get a unique email address.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No matter how much you try to cover all the areas of your resume, there will be some minor mistakes. Before making a resume, check all the points listed here and avoid any major mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-on-shine\" title=\"Visit The Best Job Portal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindiajobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"mb-text\">Visit The Best Job Portal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A resume is an important document used by people to represent their skills, achievements, and background. 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