Resume Mistakes To Avoid in Singapore

In this article, you will find the Ulitmate guide to resume mistakes to avoid in Singapore. We will list some of the resumes mistakes to avoid in Singapore.

Resume Mistake 1 : Writing about Responsibilities Instead of Achievements

It is likely that you have attained several accomplishments as a professional that employers can use to assess how you will contribute to their company.

It is fine to list responsibilities on a resume to give a brief overview. However, it is a good idea to tie those details to a specific achievement that will show how your work performance has benefited your previous employers.

Resume Mistake 2 : Grammatical Errors and Spelling Mistakes

Be sure to run your resume through Grammarly or similar software to find spelling mistakes.

Make sure that you correct any sentences that don’t sound right or anything that could be expressed more clearly. You can read it out loud if you find it helpful to do so. Read it slowly and carefully. 

If you want to make sure you’re error-free, you can send it to us for a free resume review here

Resume Mistake 3 : Resume is too long

As for the length of a resume, there are no hard and fast rules, but it is important to keep it concise and relevant. Why? It is important to put yourself in the shoes of the recruiter/Hiring Manager. An organization/employer is seeking to hire a candidate that fits a job description and will add value to the organization. In this competitive job market, they might not have the time to delve deeply into your resume and gradually get to know you.

Generally speaking, you can limit yourself to a maximum of two or three pages. In the process of writing your resume, you should always ask yourself, “Will this statement help me land an interview? Every word you write should sell you, so make sure you include only the information that will appeal to the reader.

Resume Mistake 4 : Using Career Objective instead of a Professional Summary

In a career objective statement, the job seeker states his or her objectives. Today, they are rarely used in Singapore’s job search due to the fact that, more often than not, they take up space without offering any value to job seekers.

Employers can read a Professional Summary to learn about a job seeker’s skills and proven results. The employer will then see why the person is the best fit for the position.

A career objective indicates how you set career goals, but potential employers want to know how you can benefit them, which is why your professional summary is so important.  

Resume Mistake 5 : Using an Infographic Resume instead of an ATS format resume.

You probably have seen an infographic resume before because, due to their creative approach to the traditional resume, they tend to be popular on the web.

It’s a fact, infographic resumes look great, but they hurt your chances of getting hired.

It is unlikely that a fancy design or nice colors will impress recruiters unless you are a graphic designer. 

The hiring manager is more likely to glance over an infographic resume because they are typically harder to read and understand, so they are less likely to hire you. 

Additionally, applicant tracking systems cannot read infographic resumes. This means that it will be automatically discarded before it reaches a recruiter or hiring manager.

Conclusion

So there you have it. Some of the most common resume mistakes to avoid in Singapore. If you are still unsure how your resume will fair, do send it to us for a free resume review here. Our team of professional advisors with recruitment and hiring experience will be able to guide you.