Why Even Good Candidates Get Rejected
You might be the most talented student in your class, but if your resume has these mistakes, you'll never get an interview call. Here are the 10 most common errors committed by Indian freshers.
1. Grammatical Errors & Typos
Nothing says "I don't care" like a typo. Proofread your resume multiple times and use tools like Grammarly.
2. Generic File Names
Never name your file "Resume.pdf". Use "FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf".
3. Including a Photo (When Not Required)
Unless you're in modeling or acting, skip the photo. It can cause bias and parser errors in ATS.
4. Personal Information Overload
Recruiters don't need your date of birth, religion, or marital status. Keep it professional.
5. Unprofessional Email Addresses
Use an email like "first.last@email.com", not "cool_guy_99@email.com".
6. Using Tables and Columns
This is the #1 reason resumes fail the ATS screening. Keep your layout simple and single-column.
7. Lying About Skills
It's easy to get caught during the technical interview. Be honest about what you know.
8. Making it Too Long
Keep your resume strictly to one page. If you're a fresher, you don't need two pages.
9. Lack of Quantifiable Achievements
Instead of "Helped in college fest," write "Managed a team of 10 and a budget of ₹50,000 for the college fest."
10. Using a Boring Objective
Swap that generic objective for a high-impact professional summary.
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