10 Resume Mistakes That Get You Rejected (and How to Fix Them)

1. Multiple pages for a fresher. Keep it to one page.
2. Fancy layouts with tables and icons. Many ATS tools misread them. Prefer simple, single-column designs.
3. Vague bullets. “Responsible for sales” says little; “Closed 45 enterprise deals worth ₹2.4 crore” proves value.
4. No keywords from the job post. Mirror the exact skills and tools mentioned.
5. Typos and inconsistent formatting. Use the same date style and bullet style everywhere.
6. Unprofessional email address. Use a name-based email.
7. Missing contact details or broken links. Test your LinkedIn and portfolio URLs.
8. Too many skills. List 6–10 relevant ones, not 30.
9. Unexplained gaps. Add a line about courses, freelancing or caregiving.
10. Sending an editable file. Send a PDF so formatting never changes.

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