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There are r茅sum茅s that make it into the “maybe” pile, and then there are those that go directly into the trash. The latter may just come from unqualified candidates, but they could just be screaming “unprofessional.”

If you know you’re a great candidate but you aren’t getting any replies, it’s time to check your r茅sum茅 to ensure it doesn’t include serious problems.

1. You didn’t get all the typos out. “Few things scream ‘unprofessional’ more than typos on a r茅sum茅,” says Maria Katrien Heslin, owner of Independent George. This includes misspellings and incorrect punctuation as well as inconsistent spacing and verb tense.

“With competition for jobs so tight, a typo or two can knock a candidate out of consideration because at that point in the process, that is all the person hiring has to go by,” Heslin says.

2. You have a ridiculous email address. People pay attention to email addresses, and if yours is unprofessional, hiring managers will notice. “No matter what your experience level, you should always have an email address that is professional,” says Rahul D. Yodh, a partner with Link Legal Search Group. A variation on your first and last name, with random digits if you have a common name, is the safest bet.

“When I see an email address such as surferman86 or jacksmom12, I cringe,” Yodh says.

3. It stands out – but not in a good way. This one can be tricky, says Cheryl Rich Heisler, president and founder of Lawternatives. “We tell job seekers to be unique. To be authentic. To ‘keep it real.’ But then we tell them to keep their style within industry norms, don’t stick out, don’t make an employer wonder about your ability to fit in.”

To strike a balance, Heisler advises you get the basics of grammar and spelling right, “then consider adding in some more creative elements that are within the range of what your target industry allows.” This could include a judicious use of color or a unique, but useful design.

There can be a fine line between standing out and looking unprofessional. “Common mistakes that scream ‘unprofessional’ include pictures, logos, crazy fonts and colored paper, which can’t be read easily when it’s scanned by computers,” says r茅sum茅 expert Scott Vedder. “I’ve even received a scented r茅sum茅! You know what it didn’t smell like? ‘Hired!'”

4. It lacks substance. Your r茅sum茅 is meant to be a window into your skills and experience, so make sure it’s clear. “We see it all the time – a person works for Company A, and that’s all they put down,” says Kelly Braden, senior project manager. Include specifics about your job duties and responsibilities, as well as your top accomplishments.

“Employers want folks who can manage execution and get things done,” Braden says. “Show us examples of getting stuff done.”

5. It’s a solid wall of text. You have to include a lot of information in your r茅sum茅, but it needs to be visually appealing as well. “Left-to-right, top-to-bottom; these r茅sum茅s are one word after another, yet seemingly say nothing,” says former recruiter Colin McIntosh. “If a r茅sum茅 is a chore to read, it won’t be read, so make your r茅sum茅 clean, concise, and relevant to the job.”

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