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Originally Posted by arulk

Most resumes fail because they


-- Fail to highlight achievements & don't use action verbs.
-- Uses ordinary phrases without being results oriented and credible.
-- Markets him/her as just a techie (not as a well-rounded candidate)
-- 5-7 pages packed with irrelevant and trivial information fulfilling HIS/HER needs NOT the employer’s needs.
-- Starts with “responsibilities included” in many places
-- One size fits all resume. The same resume is emailed or reprinted as required. This is wasting an opportunity to present you in the best possible way.
-- Important information is scattered throughout the pages in the resume.
Starts with a standard format:

--Elaborate contact details.

--Leaving out the objective, especially, if you are a novice or making a career change.
--Elaborate career objectives.
--Education details listing every course details and certificates.
--Employment history listing every trivial and non related task.
--Large skills list and failing to include relevant and highly sought after skills.

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Originally Posted by Eranga

Well said pal. What I believe is, employee should be able to proof the content of his resume to the employer at time both are met. What I have seen in most of the cases is, employee fail to explain what he really said in the resume to impress the employer.

Good point. Anyone can get someone to write their CV for them. The best interviews I've had - both as a candidate and an interviewer - are the ones where the candidate turns it into a conversation about the industry. I've been in an interview where the interviewer only asked me two questions, and the rest of the time we just chatted about domain problems and tech stuff. I got offered the job on the way home from it, but turned it down