RESUME MISTAKES
Stop Resume Mistakes Holding Back Your Telecom Career
Identify and correct the most common errors that keep hiring managers from calling you back.
How This Page Helps
This guide helps Telecommunications Technicians spot and correct resume mistakes that reduce interview chances, ensuring ATS compatibility and recruiter appeal.
Identify the top five resume errors specific to telecom roles
Learn actionable fixes that boost ATS scores
See before‑and‑after examples for each mistake
Get a printable checklist and a mini‑fix workshop
Common Mistakes That Kill Your Chances
Each mistake includes why it hurts, how to fix it, and before/after examples
Using vague job titlesHIGH
Why it hurts
- Hiring managers can’t quickly see your specialization
- ATS may miss key industry keywords
- Reduces perceived seniority
How to fix
- Replace generic titles with specific ones (e.g., "Field Telecommunications Technician – Fiber Optic Installation")
- Include relevant technology or platform names
- Align the title with the one used in the job posting
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Technician
✓ After
Field Telecommunications Technician – Fiber Optic Installation
ATS Tip
Match exact titles from job postings and include core tech terms like "Fiber" or "RF"
Detection Rules
Title does not contain industry keywords
Title length < 10 characters
Resumly Tip
Add specific technology focus to your title for clarity and ATS visibility
Why it hurts
How to fix
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ATS Tip
Why it hurts
How to fix
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ATS Tip
Why it hurts
How to fix
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ATS Tip
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How to fix
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Formatting Guidelines
File Types: PDF, DOCX
Sections: Contact Information, Professional Summary, Core Competencies, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Technical Skills
Naming: FirstName_LastName_Telecom_Tech_Resume
Consistency
Length: One page for early‑career technicians; up to two pages for senior roles with extensive projects
Date Format: MMM YYYY
Location Format: City, State
Resume Quality Checklist
- Use a specific job title that matches the posting
- Show quantifiable results for every role
- List all relevant telecom certifications
- Format dates as "MMM YYYY" consistently
- Save the file as PDF with selectable text
- Avoid tables, graphics, or columns
ATS Alignment Guide
Common ATS Systems: iCIMS, Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo
Keyword Strategy: Fiber optic, RF testing, BICSI, LTE, VoIP, network troubleshooting, cable splicing, NOC monitoring
Heading Format: Use standard headings like "Professional Summary", "Work Experience", "Certifications"
Quick Fix Workshop
Paste your current resume text into the box below
- Standardize headings
- Add quantifiable results
- Insert relevant telecom keywords
- Convert dates to MMM YYYY
- Remove unsupported graphics
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