Make sure your resume is top-notch by avoiding the top eight mistakes people make on resumes:

1. Too job-oriented.
   Your resume should not merely be a list of the duties and responsibilities you had at each company you worked for. Provide specific examples about how you achieved results and success.
   
2. Vague objective statement.
   Instead of a general objective statement, develop a tagline about what you do or your particular area of expertise.
   
3. Too short or too long.
   Many people try to squeeze their resumes onto one page. But if you do this, you may leave out a particular achievement that is relevant for the position. On the other hand, some people ramble on about unrelated job experiences. Although a resume should not be longer than two pages, every word on it should help land you an interview.
   
4. Using personal pronouns and articles.
   A resume is a form of business communication, so it should be concise and written in a telegraphic style. There should be no mentions of "I" or "me" and a minimal use of articles.
   
5. Listing superfluous information.
   You should only include your interests and hobbies if they’re related to the job. For example, if you’re applying to become a nurse manager, you can include that you’ve volunteered at hospitals throughout college.
   
6. Using an inappropriate resume.
   Unless you have no work experience or have been at many different jobs in a short amount of time, a chronological resume is most effective. It should include:
   • Header (name, address, e-mail address, phone number).
   • Lead with a strong profile section detailing the scope of your experience and areas of proficiency.
   • Reverse chronological employment history emphasizing achievements in  the past 10 to 15 years.
   • Education (new grads may put this at the top).
   
   
7. Not including a summary.
   Include a summary of your experiences that demonstrates your skills and achievements directly related to the position you want.
   
8. Typos.
   Proofread and show your resume to several friends to have them read it as well. Your resume is a reflection of you and should be perfect.