Employers will simply throw out an unprofessional resume and they will do it without even giving it a second glance. They simply do not have the time to waste by sorting through badly presented information. Regardless of how qualified you are for the position you are applying, if your resume is not in tiptop shape then you will never even get to the interview. Trying to make your resume stand out can be very overwhelming. The biggest mistake made by most people is that they include too much information. By keeping to just the vital information the important parts will not become obscured and passed over.