RESUME MISTAKES
Stop Resume Mistakes Holding Back Your Robotics Technician Career
Identify and correct the top errors that keep hiring managers and ATS from seeing your skills.
How This Page Helps
This page helps robotics technicians spot and correct the most damaging resume mistakes, ensuring their experience shines through ATS filters and hiring managers alike.
Understand why generic summaries fail
Learn how to showcase hands‑on project work
Fix formatting issues that confuse ATS
Add the right technical keywords for robotics
Use data‑driven language to quantify impact
Common Mistakes That Kill Your Chances
Each mistake includes why it hurts, how to fix it, and before/after examples
Overly Generic Objective StatementMEDIUM
Why it hurts
- Hiring managers skim resumes and discard vague objectives
- ATS keywords are missed when the summary lacks industry terms
How to fix
- Replace the objective with a 2‑sentence professional summary
- Include certifications, years of experience, and a key achievement
❌ Before
Objective: Seeking a position where I can use my skills.
✓ After
Professional Summary: Certified Robotics Technician with 3+ years installing and maintaining industrial robotic arms, seeking to improve automation efficiency at XYZ Manufacturing.
ATS Tip
Swap objective for a concise summary that embeds core robotics keywords such as 'robotic arm integration' and 'PLC programming'.
Detection Rules
Contains the word 'objective' and fewer than 30 words
Lacks industry-specific keywords
Resumly Tip
Replace the objective with a targeted summary highlighting certifications and measurable results.
Missing Quantifiable AchievementsHIGH
Why it hurts
- Results‑oriented recruiters look for numbers to gauge impact
- ATS scores increase when bullet points contain measurable data
How to fix
- Add percentages, time frames, or unit counts to each responsibility
- Start bullets with strong action verbs followed by results
❌ Before
Performed maintenance on robotic cells.
✓ After
Performed preventive maintenance on 12 robotic cells, reducing downtime by 15% and extending equipment life by 18 months.
ATS Tip
Include metrics (e.g., % improvement, # of units, $ saved) to boost relevance for both ATS and human readers.
Detection Rules
Bullet points lack numbers or percentages
Verbs not paired with results
Resumly Tip
Add metrics to each responsibility line to demonstrate impact.
Improper File Format or NamingLOW
Why it hurts
- Some ATS cannot parse .doc files correctly
- Hiring managers may overlook a resume with a generic file name
How to fix
- Save as PDF to preserve layout
- Rename file to FirstLast_Role_Year.pdf
❌ Before
Resume.doc
✓ After
John_Doe_Robotics_Technician_2024.pdf
ATS Tip
PDF is universally accepted; include your name, role, and year in the file name for easy identification.
Detection Rules
File extension not .pdf
File name contains spaces or generic terms
Resumly Tip
Rename to FirstLast_Role_Year.pdf before uploading.
Listing Irrelevant Soft SkillsMEDIUM
Why it hurts
- ATS filters prioritize technical keywords over generic adjectives
- Recruiters expect a skill list that matches the job description
How to fix
- Replace soft‑skill adjectives with concrete technical competencies
- List certifications and tools specific to robotics
❌ Before
Skills: Team player, good communicator, punctual.
✓ After
Skills: PLC programming, ROS integration, CNC machining, troubleshooting, safety compliance, FANUC certification, ABB robot programming.
ATS Tip
Prioritize technical skills and certifications; keep soft skills to a brief mention in the summary if needed.
Detection Rules
Skills section contains generic adjectives
Missing robotics-specific tools or certifications
Resumly Tip
Swap soft‑skill list with a targeted technical skill set.
Unclear Employment DatesLOW
Why it hurts
- Inconsistent dates confuse ATS parsing algorithms
- Hiring managers may question employment gaps
How to fix
- Use a consistent month‑year format for all entries
- Align start and end dates with the same style
❌ Before
Robotics Technician, ABC Corp – 2019 to present
✓ After
Robotics Technician, ABC Corp – Jan 2019 – Present
ATS Tip
Standardize dates to 'MMM YYYY – MMM YYYY' or 'Present' to ensure proper chronological parsing.
Detection Rules
Dates not in MMM YYYY format
Inconsistent date styles across entries
Resumly Tip
Standardize dates to 'MMM YYYY – MMM YYYY' or 'Present'.
Formatting Guidelines
File Types: PDF, DOCX
Sections: Contact Information, Professional Summary, Technical Skills, Professional Experience, Education & Certifications, Projects
Naming: FirstLast_Role_Year.pdf
Consistency
Length: One page for early‑career, two pages max for senior technicians
Date Format: MMM YYYY
Location Format: City, State (optional)
Resume Quality Checklist
- Use a professional summary with robotics keywords
- Quantify every achievement
- List technical skills in order of relevance
- Format dates as 'MMM YYYY – MMM YYYY'
- Save as PDF with proper file name
- Include certifications (e.g., FANUC, ABB)
ATS Alignment Guide
Common ATS Systems: iCIMS, Workday, Greenhouse, Lever
Keyword Strategy: Include terms like 'robotic arm integration', 'PLC programming', 'ROS', 'preventive maintenance', 'calibration', 'FANUC', 'ABB', 'industrial automation'
Heading Format: Use standard headings such as 'Professional Summary', 'Technical Skills', 'Professional Experience', 'Education & Certifications', 'Projects'
Quick Fix Workshop
Paste your current resume text or upload a file
- Convert generic bullet points into metric‑driven statements
- Swap soft‑skill list for technical skill set
- Standardize date and location formatting
- Rename file to proper convention
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