Mistake: Fancy templates with columns/graphics, Fix: Use clean, ATS-friendly single-column layouts
Mistake: Listing every job since college Fix: Focus only on recent, role-relevant positions
Mistake: "Seeking challenging position..." Fix: Replace with powerful professional summary
Mistake: Not mirroring job description terms, Fix: Study JD and incorporate key phrases naturally
Mistake: Paragraph-long job descriptions Fix: Use 1-2 line achievement-focused bullets