Resume red flags Malaysian hiring managers actually notice — from someone on the other side

Been on hiring panels for 2 years. These are the patterns that send a CV to the bottom of the pile.

Short tenures everywhere. A pattern of 6—8 month stints across 3—4 companies raises questions. One short stint is explainable. All of them being short is a signal.

Vague impact statements. "Assisted with marketing campaigns" vs "Managed 3 monthly campaigns averaging RM50,000 budget with 22% conversion rate." Numbers create credibility.

Templates everyone uses. When your format is identical to 30% of other CVs, you've lost differentiation before I read a word.

Missing or inconsistent dates. The reason people leave gaps in dates is usually obvious. Just be clear and consistent.