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10 Resume Mistakes Freshers Make (And Fixes)

Freshers · 6 min read
  1. Objective statements — Replace with a 2-line headline: role + key strengths.
  2. Skill dumping — List only skills relevant to the target role. 15 generic tools beat 40 random ones.
  3. No outcomes — "Made a chatbot" → "Built a chatbot that answered 60% of support queries automatically."
  4. 2+ pages — Freshers: one page. Recruiters spend 6 seconds.
  5. Weak action verbs — "Was responsible for" → "Built", "Led", "Shipped".
  6. Wrong file format — Always PDF unless asked otherwise. Name it: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf.
  7. Typos and inconsistent dates — One typo = instant filter. Proofread twice.
  8. Missing contact/links — Phone, email, LinkedIn, GitHub at top.
  9. Ignoring the JD — Mirror the exact keywords and tools the job asks for.
  10. Fake experience — Recruiters verify. Never fabricate; instead, reframe real coursework and projects.

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