5 Red Flags to Avoid on Your Resume

5 Red Flags to Avoid on Your Resume 5 Red Flags to Avoid on Your Resume Of Robots and ResumesToo dramatic? Every Jobseeker should be aware that companies are now using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to sort, parse and qualify your resume before it even gets to a person.And if its not up to the robots standards, it gets thrown out.So how do you convince the ATS youre the real deal? Heres how1) Use Keywords Clever integration of job specific keywords and phrasing. Remember the ATS is trying to match you to a set of pre-determined criteria. Use some of the lexicon from the lages job description.2) Objective/Purpose Useless. Why would you be applying for the job if it wasnt your objective to land it in the first place? Solution Get rid of it. Its eating up valuable resume real estate.3) Time gaps You took a year off to explore Eastern Europe. Thats nice. Unemployment gaps are suspicious. You must have been WANTED for murder and hiding out in a bungalow across the border. Solution Exp lain yourself. You dont have to tell your life story, just give a reason for where you went.4) Experience Really, your first job was VP of Global Sales? Back up a little wheres the history? Give them some insight into your more formative years.5) Resume vs. Application Differences This ones a no brainer. If youre applying for a job that asks you fill out a standard application, PLEASE make aya it all adds up. No inconsistencies At the very least it will look like you lack attention to detail.Dont forget the recruiter (or robot) reading your resume is busy. Very busy. Dont give them a chance to toss away your pride and joy over these easily avoidable mistakes. Remember, theyre looking for reasons NOT to hire you, as much as theyre looking for all the right ones.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want t o break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.