We know that the job market remains rather tight. So, it is imperative to avoid making mistakes that could undermine the job search.

Michael Howard, a professional resume writer for retail managers and executives, has identified 10 of the biggest mistakes that people make — and must avoid:

1. Lack of a retail-specific headline

2. Long and meaningless summaries or profiles

3. Using adjectives to describe yourself

4. Over-emphasis on core competencies

5. Listing accomplishments before work history

6. No clear description of accountability

7.  Lengthy descriptions of duties and responsibilities

8. Lack of clear, tangible achievements

9. Too much work history

10. Poor layout and appearance

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