A hiring expert with over 30 years of experience reveals the resume mistake that will result in rejection.

Applying to job openings online is effortless, but if your resume is not strong, you're not maximizing your chances.

According to Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at Resume Builder, one specific detail can cause an immediate rejection of a job application.

Haller, with over 30 years of staffing and recruiting experience, states that if he sees a picture, it will go in the no pile.

Including a headshot on your resume can lead to ageism and snap judgments based on appearance, suggesting that the person is out of touch with current practices.

Haller advises that recruiters are critical of outdated information and that certain details could introduce bias into the hiring process. Therefore, he suggests removing these details from your resume.

• According to Haller, including an objective on a resume is unnecessary when recruiters only spend approximately 6 seconds reviewing it. The main objective of a resume is to showcase your qualifications for a specific job, so it's better to save this point for a cover letter.
• Providing a specific home address and ZIP code could result in discrimination if there are socioeconomic differences in the neighborhood, according to Haller. Additionally, if you do not reside in the same location as the business, a hiring manager may prioritize other candidates who do not require relocation. Instead of including a specific address, simply provide your city and state. If you are open to remote roles, you can mention that in your location as well, Haller advises.
• Using an AOL email address can make it appear outdated and untechnical, so opt for a free Gmail account, advises Haller.

How to format your resume

Another piece of resume advice: The simpler, the better.

Haller advises against adding creativity to the text if it compromises readability. It is recommended to keep the text in one column with clear sections and short bullets for better readability, especially for teams that use AI readers.

Graduates with no work experience in their field can prioritize their education section in their resume.

When applying for a job, prioritize your professional experience section, which should be listed in reverse-chronological order of your previous jobs. Each section should highlight your accomplishments and tasks that are most relevant to the job you are applying for.

Rewritten sentence: It's important to list your technical skills and certifications in order of importance for the new role you're applying for.

Haller advises keeping a one-page resume if you're early-career in your 20s, with the possibility of adding one to two pages as your career progresses.

According to Haller, tenured workers with 20-plus years of experience can likely focus on their work highlights from the last decade when applying for jobs, as employers are more interested in recent accomplishments. However, it is still important to include relevant experiences from the past, even if they are not explicitly mentioned in job descriptions. For CEOs, these experiences can be particularly valuable in showcasing their leadership skills and overall career trajectory.

Meanwhile, C-suite leaders may extend their resumes to three or four pages.

How to tailor your resume for each job

Experts suggest customizing your resume for each job application, but Haller advises having a solid, impressive resume that you use 90% of the time. For the remaining 10%, you can adjust the bullet points under your experience to align with the job requirements.

It shouldn't take more than a few minutes, Haller says.

A personal template should be created by every job seeker, but it should only require minimal tweaking.

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