5 Things Wrong with Your Resume - CareerEnlightenment.com

4. Your Time Frames are QuestionableIf your resume indicates that you worked at Microsoft from 2007 to 2008, this indicates to the hiring manager that you either:A- Held a fairly stable position from January 2007 to December 2008,orB- Got promptly fired for poor performance during a brief December 2007 to January 2008 employment.If your situation more closely resembles B, it might be in your benefit to still include the full date while also offering an explanation for the abrupt end. If there are any gaps in your record that have positive explanations, explain these as well. For example, During the period of 2006-2007, I took time off for maternity leave, or During the period of 2004-2008, I took time off to focus on my education.5. You Make Your Own Grammar RulesMisspellings, improper punctuation and misused words reflect negatively on your abilities as an employee. If grammar is not your strong suit, have several grammar Nazi friends read it over to make sure all your is are dotted and ts are crossed.