The four most common resume mistakes (in no order of priority) are as under: 1. Not tailoring your resume to the specific job you’re applying for. It’s important to read the job description carefully and ensure your resume highlights the skills and experience the employer is looking for. Generic resumes that don’t target a specific job are less likely to get noticed. 2. Too lengthy resume. Recruiters browse through hundreds of resumes in a day. So it does not make sense to make their life difficult by adding 5-6 pages of content. Limit your resume to 1 page. 3. Have typos or other errors on your resume. Unfortunately, employers are often quick to judge a resume with errors as careless and unprofessional. Make sure you proofread your resume several times before submitting it, or have someone else review it. 4. No differentiation from others - Having the same content as others, and presenting it in the same form as others will always result in an inferior resume experience for the recruiter. Remember, your resume is just meant to get you an interview call. You need to stand out from others if you want to get the call instead of others.