Job Search in Lehigh Acres

Job Search in Lehigh Acres

At Express Employment Professionals Fort Myers, our job search experts see a lot of resumes from applicants in Lehigh Acres. Many of these resumes are well-written and well-structured. But a significant number also include noticeable errors and mistakes.

Everyone knows that a serious typo or formatting error can undermine an otherwise strong resume. However, these aren't the only mistakes that resume writers need to worry about. If you're starting a job search in Lehigh Acres, here are 5 common errors that you'll want to avoid.

5 Easy-to-Make Mistakes on Resumes

1. Vague Information.  If you include vague information on your resume, employers will assume you're hiding something. For example, some candidates will only include the year they started and ended a job. This makes it seem like you have gaps in your work history that you're trying to mask.

2. Resume Cramming.  Some candidates struggle to keep their resume at a reasonable word count. Instead, they turn to formatting tricks and small fonts to jam in as much information as possible. However, this will make your resume harder to read, which will do more damage than good.

3. Overselling Yourself.  When you're describing your skills and experience, you want to paint yourself in a positive light. That said, you don't want to come across as misleading or dishonest. If you're unsure, you can ask someone you trust to read over your resume and tell you if it sounds over-the-top.

4. Inconsistent Info.  One of the most common mistakes we see is when candidates' resumes don't match up with their Linkedin profile. Your social media profiles are easy to find, and if the information is inconsistent with what you've listed on your resume, that's a big red flag.

5. Hard-to-Follow Formats.  Your resume should be visually attractive, and it's okay to get a little bit creative to make that happen. However, this shouldn't come at the cost of legibility. Off-the-wall fonts, color choices, and formatting may be visually striking, but they can be actively unhelpful in your job search.

Job Search Services in Lehigh Acres

Looking for work in Lehigh Acres? With Express Employment Professionals Fort Myers, you can kickstart your job search. Our team works closely with applicants to help them find local job opportunities in:

• Lehigh Acres
• Fort Myers
• Cape Coral
• Fort Myers Beach
• Surrounding areas
  
  

Start your job search in Lehigh Acres today by applying online. To learn more about our job search services, call Express Employment Professionals Fort Myers at (239) 277-9675!