There are several things that can go wrong with a resume. It is always considered best to take measures to prevent it from happening. You may have to pour over hundreds of resumes before you get a basic idea on how to sell yourself or you can just learn from everyone else’s mistakes. When you learn to correct mistakes before they even happen then you are on the right track towards building a good resume. The following are the simple common reasons why your resume can be ignored, you can concentrate on avoiding them the next time you build the resume.

• Do not pile up all of your qualifications on top of each other. Make it easier on the reader by putting up bullets and combining similar topics under one common head.
• There is no particular rule about how long a resume needs to be. This does not mean that you cut down on materials and present only the bare minimum. Make sure you showcase all of your qualifications in the briefest way possible.
• Don’t just write down everything you know about yourself on your resume.  Set it in a chronological order which is easiest to understand. There must be a place for everything and everything in its place.
• Don’t make your resume a lengthy and detailed one. It should include enough information to grab the attention of the interviewer and make him want to call you for an interview.
• If you fail to show what you have learnt on your resume then the interviewer will lose confidence in you. Whether it’s by a show of technical skills or by editing make sure that they know what you are capable of.
• One of the main reasons why resumes are ignored is because most of the facts on it are exaggerations. Always put the truth on your resume.
• If you fail to provide a means of contact then the interviewer may not be able to notify you regarding the job. Include all forms of contact like a phone number, address and mailing address in your resume.
• Do not base your resume on any particular model. Try to be creative with the way you present it. This can easily be achieved by looking at a few good samples.
• When you make personal claims on your resume it disinterests the interviewer. He may form a wrong impression about your values in an organization. At every chance you get show that you are a team player and that you would be comfortable working in any environment.
• Not every interviewer is looking for your basic information. So it will do you well to keep these items in the shadow of more important topics like education and experiences.
• Job experiences will be checked and rechecked by the interviewer. So make sure you do not exclude any information regarding the address of your previous office or ways to contact them. The interviewer will be able to make his decision when he knows what kind of employee you have been.
• Almost everyone who applies for a job position is well aware of the basic requirements. If you want to make a strong impression you must include any and all additional accomplishments you may have had in addition to your education.
• Employers look for candidates who possess employable skills. These will help improve your job efficiency. If you have taken up any additional courses or papers in the past you can mention them under this head.

Even if your resume is a strong one in terms of education and work experience, it is important to note these are just qualifications that help interviewers screen you. What they really look for in a resume is the ability to transfer skills from every important experience you have had and learn from them. You must be able to show them this through your resume.