118: RESUMES: 5 Biggest Resume Mistakes

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In this week’s episode of Surviving to Thriving, I’m addressing the five biggest mistakes I see on people’s resumés—and trust me, these are mistakes you don’t want to make if you’re serious about landing your next opportunity and they are easy fixes! 

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Formatting Flaws: Why first impressions matter and how poor formatting can cost you the job before they even read your qualifications.
2. Lack of Direction: How your resumé might be missing a clear narrative and failing to communicate your career goals.
3. Missing Company Overviews: Why including a brief description of your previous employers can give crucial context to your experience.
4. Weak Bullet Points: The importance of impactful, results-driven bullet points to showcase your achievements.
5. Ageism Concerns: How to limit your exposure to ageism and position yourself in the best possible light.

If you're tired of sending out resumé after resumé and not hearing back, this episode is for you. Fix these common mistakes and you’ll finally start getting the attention you deserve.

You want to be noticed, don't you!?!

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/B31rRLrpV8o
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