Are there common resume mistakes college students should avoid?
The most common error is not prioritizing the information in the resume by its value and relevance to the position and company being targeted. Without applied experience in the target field or industry, education is often the most valuable information a student has to offer, and should be listed in priority. Later, the education section can move down in priority, as the job candidate gains relevant applied experience and achievements in his or her target field and industry. As stated previously, a resume should include a summary section that outlines for the reader those skills, experience, and education the job candidate has to offer (relevant to the position being targeted). This is the first information the reader reads, the first impression the job candidate has in presenting his or her hiring value. Whether the next section of information should be education or applied experience will depend on the value and relevance of that material. Most students will benefit from using the fol
