RESUME MISTAKES
Stop Glazier Resume Mistakes From Holding You Back
Identify and correct the errors that keep you from landing glazing contracts and full‑time positions.
How This Page Helps
This guide helps glaziers spot and correct resume mistakes that prevent them from getting hired, ensuring their experience shines through ATS and hiring managers.
Learn the top 5 resume errors for glaziers
Understand why each mistake hurts your candidacy
Step‑by‑step fixes with before/after examples
ATS‑friendly formatting tips
A quick checklist to proof your final draft
Common Mistakes That Kill Your Chances
Each mistake includes why it hurts, how to fix it, and before/after examples
Missing Trade CertificationsHIGH
Why it hurts
- Employers can’t verify your qualifications
- ATS may filter out candidates lacking key certifications
How to fix
- Create a dedicated 'Certifications' section
- List OSHA, CGL, and any state glazing licenses with dates
❌ Before
John Doe – Experienced Glazier
✓ After
John Doe – Certified Glazier (OSHA 10, CGL, NY State Glazing License)
ATS Tip
Use exact certification names as keywords
Detection Rules
No line containing 'certification' or known cert abbreviations
Section headings missing 'Certifications'
Resumly Tip
Add a Certifications block; Resumly will auto‑detect and rank it.
Vague Job DescriptionsHIGH
Why it hurts
- Hiring managers can’t gauge your skill level
- ATS keywords are missing
How to fix
- Start each bullet with a strong action verb
- Quantify results (e.g., installed 150+ glass panels on commercial storefronts)
- Include specific glazing techniques and safety protocols
❌ Before
- Worked on glass installations for various projects
✓ After
- Installed 150+ commercial storefront glass panels, achieving zero breakage and meeting OSHA safety standards
ATS Tip
Incorporate industry keywords such as 'glass installation', 'curtain wall', and 'OSHA compliance'
Detection Rules
Bullet points lack measurable metrics
Missing action verbs like 'installed', 'fabricated', 'sealed'
Resumly Tip
Resumly highlights weak bullets and suggests stronger, quantified alternatives.
Incorrect Date FormatMEDIUM
Why it hurts
- ATS may misinterpret employment timeline
- Hiring managers think you’re hiding gaps
How to fix
- Use MM/YYYY format consistently for all positions
- List month and year for each role, even for short contracts
❌ Before
Jan 2020 – Present
✓ After
01/2020 – Present
ATS Tip
Standardize to MM/YYYY for all dates to ensure proper parsing
Detection Rules
Date strings not matching regex \d{2}/\d{4}
Resumly Tip
Resumly flags any date that isn’t MM/YYYY and offers a quick reformat button.
Using Non‑Standard Section NamesLOW
Why it hurts
- ATS may not map content to required fields
- Recruiters skim for familiar headings
How to fix
- Use standard headings: Professional Summary, Certifications, Work Experience, Skills, Education
❌ Before
Projects & Work
✓ After
Professional Experience
ATS Tip
Stick to common headings; ATS parsers look for them
Detection Rules
Section titles not in allowed list
Resumly Tip
Resumly suggests standard headings when it detects custom ones.
Formatting Guidelines
File Types: PDF, DOCX
Sections: Contact Information, Professional Summary, Certifications, Work Experience, Skills, Education
Naming: FirstName LastName – Glazier Resume
Consistency
Length: One page for early‑career glaziers; two pages maximum for senior roles
Date Format: MM/YYYY
Location Format: City, State
Resume Quality Checklist
- Include a professional summary with glazing keywords
- List all relevant certifications
- Use bullet points with measurable achievements
- Format dates as MM/YYYY
- Use standard section headings
- Keep resume under 2 pages
- Save as PDF for submission
- Proofread for spelling and grammar
ATS Alignment Guide
Common ATS Systems: iCIMS, Greenhouse, Workday, Lever
Keyword Strategy: glass installation, safety glazing, OSHA, CGL, thermal break, storefront, curtain wall
Heading Format: Use headings like 'Professional Experience' and 'Certifications' to align with ATS parsers.
Quick Fix Workshop
Paste your current glazier resume text
- Standardize date format
- Add missing Certifications section
- Replace vague verbs with action verbs
- Convert custom headings to standard ones
- Quantify each project
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