With competition for open positions higher than it’s ever been, a correspondingly high emphasis is placed on error-free resumes and position applications.

 A recent survey of Human Resources executives revealed that an overwhelming 76% offer no forgiveness for even a single typo – which often times includes a correctly spelled but improperly used word (affect versus effect, for example).

Businessinsider.com offers a great selection of common resume mistakes that we as recruiters (who often read 100 or more resumes per day) often see; they are faux pas that the average job seeker may not even be aware of. 

You can see them here: http://read.bi/jlzoHN