7 Things to avoid in a Resume
In our zeal to impress prospective employers, we often make some rather avoidable mistakes in our Resume. I have outlined some common errors/redundancies: Omitting the Career Objective The most obvious thing that comes to my mind is not giving a suitable career objective or giving a vague one. You career objective must be to the point, professionally worded and future oriented. Avoid generalizations like "looking forward to working in a progressive company", or "interested in career development" or worse "interested in respectable position". Search inwards and focus on what you wish to achieve through your career, in terms of professional growth and personal development. Not focusing on role achievements Worked in HR Department" or "Assisted in accounts" are too general. Highlight what your contributions were in your term in the organization. For eg., "Led team to achieve the sales target of 100 Cr" or "Streamlin