<ul><li>Emily Levine, an experienced recruiter at Career Group Companies, highlights two major resume red flags.&nbsp;</li><li>First, typos: errors in names, universities, or previous employers signal poor attention to detail. While one typo might be overlooked, repeated mistakes harm a candidate’s chances.</li><li>Second, dishonesty: falsifying dates to hide job gaps or lying about qualifications is unacceptable. Levine advises candidates to ensure accuracy, as background checks often expose falsehoods, damaging trust and costing opportunities.</li></ul>

2 biggest resume red flags, from a recruiter who has interviewed 'thousands'

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