Resume Blunders That Can Cost Your Job

By siliconindia  |   Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 23:00 IST   |    1 Comments
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4. Fancy Fonts:



Fancy or curly tailed fonts make it harder to read for the recruiter, and translate into the hiring manager engrossing less of what’s been written. In the limited time a recruiter spends analyzing a resume, such as complication in reading or understanding might have a negative impact on an individual’s job opportunity. Hence it is advisable for a job seeker to opt for clean-lined font such as Arial or Calibri, rather than script fonts. Though these fonts may look basic, the recruiter will at least take in more, which might create a job opportunity.



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Please do keep in mind that in today’s fragile job market it is essential than ever for an aspiring job seeker to make his / her resume stand out from the rest. Hence paying attention to the minute details and avoiding noticeable mistakes can get a better response to their marketing message and create numerous employment opportunities.



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