A former Google exec who reviewed over 20,000 resumes in 15 years saw 5 embarrassing mistakes repeatedly

Laszlo Bock is the former senior vice president of people operations at Google.

During his 15 years at Google, he reviewed more than 20,000 resumes, and saw five common mistakes over and over again.

Simple things like formatting and typos can make or break your opportunity for getting an interview.

In your lifetime, you will send dozens (if not hundreds) of resumes out to different employers.

Laszlo Bock, former senior vice president of people operations at Google — and current CEO and co-founder of Humu — is familiar with the job search grind. He, too, has sent out hundreds of resumes over the course of his career. But more so than most anyone else, Bock has gained unique insight on what a standout resume looks like.

Bock personally reviewed more than 20,000 resumes within a 15-year span at Google. Although he says he has seen some brilliant resumes, he admits that he has continued to see the same resume mistakes over and over, which often cost good candidates the chance to get a great position.

If you're not careful, you'll undermine your own success by presenting your achievements in a poorly crafted resume. Here, according to Bock, are five really big mistakes you must avoid.