1. Using a Generic Resume for Every Job

Recruiters can instantly tell when a resume hasn't been tailored. If your resume looks like it could be sent to any company, it probably won't stand out at this company.

Fix: Mirror the language of the job description, highlight the most relevant projects, and move role-specific experience higher on the page.

2. No Clear Summary at the Top

A resume that dives straight into experience without a short summary forces recruiters to guess who you are. Many won't bother.

Fix: Add a 2–3 line summary that clearly states your role, key skills, and what you bring to the table.

3. Only Listing Responsibilities, Not Impact

Bullet points like “Responsible for dashboards” or “Worked on campaigns” are vague. They don't show what changed because you were there.

Fix: Use metrics and outcomes where possible. For example: “Built a reporting dashboard that reduced weekly reporting time by 6 hours.”

4. Overcomplicating the Design

Fancy templates, heavy graphics, and multi-column layouts can break when parsed by ATS systems—and make it harder for humans to skim.

Fix: Keep the design clean, consistent, and skimmable. Use clear headings, simple fonts, and enough white space.

5. Hiding Important Keywords

If your resume doesn't contain the key skills listed in the job description, AI screeners and ATS tools may downgrade or filter it out—no matter how strong you really are.

Fix: Read the job description carefully and weave relevant keywords naturally into your skills, summary, and experience sections.

6. Irrelevant or Outdated Content

Long sections about very old jobs, school projects from 10 years ago, or unrelated experience can distract from what matters now.

Fix: Prioritise the last 5–10 years of experience and anything directly relevant to the role. It's okay to trim older roles down to one or two lines.

7. Unclear Role Titles or Career Story

If your job titles are inconsistent or your career path doesn't make sense at a glance, recruiters might get confused and move on.

Fix: Use standard, recognisable titles when possible, and make sure your progression tells a clear story of growth or specialisation.

8. Typos, Grammar Errors, and Formatting Issues

Small errors can signal carelessness—especially in roles that value communication or attention to detail.

Fix: Run a spell-check, read your resume out loud, and if possible, have someone else review it or use AI tools to help polish the wording.

9. No Evidence of Skills Listed

A long skills section with no supporting evidence in your experience can feel inflated or untrustworthy.

Fix: Make sure the skills you list show up in your bullet points, project descriptions, and achievements.

10. Not Matching the Role Level

A resume aimed at “Senior” roles that only shows execution work—or a “Junior” resume that tries to sell executive-level strategy—can feel misaligned.

Fix: Align your resume with the level you're applying for: execution focus for junior roles, ownership and outcomes for senior roles.

How AIOffer.me Helps You Fix These Mistakes Faster

Instead of rewriting everything from scratch, you can use AIOffer.me to:

• Analyse your resume against a job description
• Suggest clearer, impact-focused bullet points
• Highlight missing keywords and skills
• Generate tailored versions for multiple roles

It's still your experience—but presented in a way that recruiters and AI screeners can understand quickly.