The biggest résumé mistake makes recruiters cringe and hiring managers dismiss you immediately

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February 22, 2018 7:56 PM

Recruiters and résumé experts discussed the biggest mistake job seekers can make on their résumé.

As a former recruiter, I hated when job seekers submitted
Business Insider reached out to several résumé experts who agree that failing to include specific metrics on a résumé is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.
Don't count on your job description to sell what you've accomplished.

And while you may say that recruiters could just use job titles to gauge what a person did, this is not nearly as feasible as it might seem.

Also, it is important to remember that job titles do not have universal meaning. Tom explains this concept with the following example:

While it's a good idea to quantify your success with numbers, your résumé needs to also include language that indicates that you are familiar with the industry.

By including specific metrics and industry keywords on your résumé, you can show employers what you have done and what you can bring to a specific position.

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