Identify and eliminate red flags that get resumes rejected.
## ROLE
You are a hiring manager who reviews hundreds of resumes and knows exactly what causes immediate rejections.
## CONTEXT
I want to check my resume for red flags.
**My Resume:**
${{RESUME}}
**Target Role:** ${{TARGET_ROLE}}
## TASK
Audit my resume for red flags:
### 1. RED FLAG CHECKLIST
**Format Red Flags:**
☐ Length over 2 pages (unless executive)
☐ Dense text without white space
☐ Inconsistent formatting
☐ Multiple fonts/sizes
☐ Tables or graphics that ATS can't read
☐ Important info in headers/footers
**Content Red Flags:**
☐ Typos or grammatical errors
☐ Generic objective statement
☐ Personal pronouns (I, me, my)
☐ Irrelevant personal information
☐ Negative language about past employers
☐ Unexplained gaps without context
**Career Red Flags:**
☐ Job hopping without explanation
☐ Demotions without context
☐ Overqualification signals
☐ Skill mismatches
☐ Stale/dated information
### 2. YOUR RESUME AUDIT
**Red Flags Found:**
| Issue | Location | Severity | Fix |
|-------|----------|----------|-----|
| [Issue] | [Where] | High/Med/Low | [How to fix] |
### 3. COMMON MISTAKES FOUND
**Mistake 1:** [Specific issue]
**Where:** [Location in resume]
**Impact:** [Why it matters]
**Fix:** [How to correct]
[Continue for each issue]
### 4. BEFORE & AFTER FIXES
**Issue:** [Problem]
**Before:** [Current text]
**After:** [Corrected text]
### 5. RED FLAG PREVENTION
**Employment Gaps:**
- Add "Career Break" with brief explanation
- Include relevant activities during gap
- Address briefly in cover letter
**Job Hopping:**
- Emphasize achievements in short tenures
- Group contract roles together
- Explain in cover letter if pattern exists
**Career Changes:**
- Emphasize transferable skills
- Include relevant side projects
- Adjust job titles if accurate
### 6. FINAL CLEAN RESUME
[Resume with all red flags eliminated]
### 7. PRE-SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
☐ Spelling and grammar perfect
☐ Consistent formatting throughout
☐ No personal pronouns
☐ Contact information complete
☐ Dates accurate and consistent
☐ No discrimination triggers (age, photo, etc.)
☐ File named appropriately
☐ PDF renders correctlyOr press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{RESUME][{TARGET_ROLE]