Most people write lousy resumes.  Even if you think your resume is just fine, trust me, you are leaving a lot on the table in terms of how you can effectively present yourself.

Apart from the top 4 resume mistakes, I see in my inbox everyday, (poor formatting and presentation, lack of targeting, not a sufficient focus on achievements and less than stellar content), what is also striking for me, is that most people misunderstand the role of the job description within a resume.  So in this week’s article, I’m going to list some common mistakes and show you how to fix these in your own resume.

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Is the tiny detail in résumé important?

I will get to the answer quickly. Yes and No. On the whole I would stress that detail does matter, but detail, or rather perfection can get in the way of the more important areas that you need to focus on. Let me explain further:

Yes, detail matters:

• It matters that your résumé is free from spelling and grammatical errors.
• It matters that your résumé is presented in a highly professional fashion with consideration paid to details such as headings, formatting and layout.
• It matters that detailed content is focussed on exactly what you offer employers, or the personal brand that you are trying to convey.
• It really matters that you make those detailed and exacting changes to mirror the needs of each and every employer (or job) that you apply for.

As they say, the ‘devil is in the detail’.

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