<ul><li>Alexandria Sauls, who worked at Amazon, Uber, PayPal, and Google, shares three common mistakes applicants make for tech jobs.</li><li>First, failing to answer questions concisely—she recommends using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for clarity. Second, listing responsibilities without highlighting the impact—each bullet point on your résumé should show results. Finally, repeating your résumé when asked for an introduction—Sauls advises blending personality with why you're applying.</li><li>For small talk, she suggests adjusting to the interviewer's vibe. Résumé format matters less than content, with an emphasis on keywords and examples.</li></ul>

3 Common Résumé and Mock Interview Mistakes

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