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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Resume that is too long

2. Too much solid text (be concise)

3. Poor layout (ineffective use of white space, resume is

too “crowded”)

4. Poor quality of writing

5. Excessively wordy, vague, boastful

6. Too many typefaces (fonts)

7. Inadequate information provided

8. Listing hobbies, religious affiliations, race

When you write and edit your resume go through this checklist thoroughly. The bottom line is

to make sure your resume is error free, easy to read, and represents who you are, what your

skills and experiences are, and gives the employer a great first impression of you.

The Professional Cover Letter

Sending a professional resume without a cover letter is analogous to setting out on a hike in the

forest without any trails. There is no clear way forward. Often an employer will review your

resume to see if you are at least qualified and then proceed to read your cover letter.

The owner of a clinic or manager of a department has to make assumptions about the purpose

of the resume and if the objective does not clearly state your intentions, the resume will quickly

get lost or end up on the bottom of the stack.

Sending a resume without a cover letter is a mistake. It automatically ensures that your

application goes no further than an acknowledgement of receipt.

A well-written cover letter is a most effective tool in your job hunt. Your cover letter begins the

job that your resume is going to finish, securing the interview you are seeking.

Cover Letter

 Error free

 Grammatically correct

 Professionally written

 Concise not personal

 Complements but does NOT duplicate your resume.

 Avoid the use of too many “I”s in the body of the

cover letter.

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