Job Search Shock: 6 Mistakes Sabotaging Your Hiring Chances, Says Kerala Techie

• Recruiters spend only 6-10 seconds on a resume, making even small oversights critical for rejection.
• A Kerala techie revealed 6 major mistakes job seekers make that are the biggest obstacles in hiring.
• Common errors include not following basic instructions in job descriptions and sending generic, uncustomized resumes.
• Copy-pasted cover letters, lack of practical technical skills, and laxity in follow-up are major red flags.
• An inactive or outdated online presence (LinkedIn, GitHub) significantly damages credibility with recruiters.