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4 Things You're Doing Wrong on Your Resume

It's Tough to Get Hired When You're Making These Resume Blunders

Mistake #2: Applying to Jobs Even If You're Not Qualified

Don’t apply if you aren’t qualified. Period. End of story.

“If you aren’t nearly a 100% match for the key requirements, you will do yourself a disservice by applying," Kalusa says. "It’s like saying, ‘I’m so glad you spent a lot of time to come up with the requirements so that you can find qualified and motivated people, but I don’t match those requirements.  But I'm certain there’s a place for me here so please look at my resume anyway because I'm sure if you do you'll see I'm highly qualified for something.” 

 

  • Miriam Salpeter

    Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success (Learning Express, 2011) and 100 Conversations for Career Success (Learning Express, Fall, 2012), owns her own job search and social media coaching firm, Keppie Careers. Miriam … Read more...