Resume Writing
January 5, 2025
10 min read

Top 15 Resume Mistakes That Kill Your Chances in 2025 (And How to Fix Them)

By Lisa Thompson, Senior Recruiter

Your resume has 6 seconds to make an impression.

After reviewing over 100,000 resumes, I have identified the most common mistakes.

The biggest mistakes include: sending generic resumes to every job, weak professional summaries, focusing on duties instead of achievements, using passive language, and ignoring ATS optimization.

The fixes are simple: customize your resume for each application, lead with a compelling professional summary, use strong action verbs with metrics, and ensure ATS compatibility.

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