Resume Mistakes That Get You Rejected
Recruiters spend seconds on each resume. These formatting and content mistakes silently kill your shortlist chances.
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Common rejection triggers
Avoid these before you apply anywhere:
- Dense paragraphs instead of bullet impact lines
- Missing metrics (latency reduced, revenue impact, users served)
- Generic summary with no role targeting
- Skills section listing 40 technologies with no proof
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