This is a very common problem faced by every organization.

If an organization needs to contact you and the contact information provided by you is wrong or not enough your most desirable job is out of reach even if you deserved it.

What to Do

Just like you update your resume, update the contact information in it too. If your cell phone number has changed change it in your resume. Also double check the number to make sure the number of digits is right etc.

Always provide two to three ways of contacting you. You could give a landline number, your cell phone number and an email-id. Double check all the information you are providing.

Avoid complicated or ostentatious email ids like koolattitude@fundoo.com in your resume. You must have an email id specially made for such official purposes. Also provide the email id which you check often not a deactivated one.

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6. Too Much Personal Rather than Professional Information

Some people give a passport size photograph along with their resume and include information like their height, weight, age, martial status, number of children, passport number etc. Kindly note you are not applying to a matrimonial column or a personality contest.

You are applying for a job where the employer is looking for professional achievement that will help him judge whether you are suitable for his company or not.

What to Do

Cut down on the personal information and talk more about how you made a difference to your previous company. Do not talk about your duty or your designation. Talk about your accomplishments and how you overcame the challenges you faced. Also specify certain actions or tasks which set you apart from the rest

Your resume should be more accomplishment driven than duty driven. Remember the employer is looking for someone who has the required experience in the field.