Resume Tips
May 6, 2025·6 min read11 Resume Mistakes That Silently Cost You Offers
Recruiters shared the exact red flags they use to auto-reject in 6 seconds or less.
1. Objective statements. (Nobody reads them.)
2. Photos in US resumes.
3. Personal pronouns.
4. Generic buzzwords ("team player", "hard worker").
5. Missing metrics.
6. Same resume for every role.
7. Wall of text.
8. Font smaller than 10pt.
9. GPA below 3.5 on resumes older than 3 yrs post-grad.
10. Reference lists.
11. Weird file names ("resume_final_v3_actual.pdf").