Check the target first.
A polished application cannot fix a poor role match. Compare the must-have requirements before changing the design of your résumé.
- Applying outside required licences or availability
- Using one title when the work uses another
- Ignoring location or roster details
Check the evidence next.
Employers need examples that make your claims believable.
- Generic opening summary
- Responsibilities with no scope or result
- Skills listed without where you used them
Check the final practical details.
Small inconsistencies can create doubt even when the experience is relevant.
- Dates do not line up
- Contact details are outdated
- The file name is unclear
- No follow-up plan after applying