Every resume has a specific purpose opening a door. But today, with industries closing that door sooner than ever before during risky transitions, what do you think is happening?  

At CVPolis, we have broken down thousands of resumes in multiple sectors with our Resume Analyzer and CV Match tool, and the trends we have discovered are crystal clear. Some industries are much more ruthless in the pace at which they reject resumes, and often, it has little to do with your skills. 

Industries That Reject the Most Resumes  

1. Tech & IT 

• Rejection Rate: Extremely high 

Why: 

• Missing keywords like “Agile,” “Git,” or specific frameworks. 

• Generic job descriptions without quantifiable achievements. 

• Lack of portfolio links or GitHub for developers. 

• CVPolis Tip: Our CV Match tool shows how well your resume aligns with job descriptions, down to the keyword level. (feature coming soon!) 

2. Finance & Banking 

• Rejection Rate: High 

Why: 

• Overly wordy resumes with no numbers or metrics. 

• Not tailoring for specific roles (e.g., risk analyst vs. investment advisor). 

• Ignoring regulatory or compliance-specific language. 

• CVPolis Tip: Use the Resume Analyzer to find where you’re missing role-specific language banks expect. 

3. Marketing & Advertising 

• Rejection Rate: Surprisingly high 

Why: 

• Lack of storytelling or creative structure. 

• No links to campaigns, portfolios, or metrics like “increased engagement by 30%.” 

• Buzzwords with no backup data. 

• CVPolis Tip: Our Resume Builder helps you plug in real results, not just jargon. 

4. Healthcare 

• Rejection Rate: Moderate to high 

Why: 

• Missing certifications/licensing. 

• Poor formatting, especially in clinical experience. 

• Using non-standard acronyms that don’t match ATS filters. 

•  CVPolis Tip: Standardizing your resume structure with our builder increases readability for healthcare recruiters. 

5. Creative Fields (Design, Content, UX/UI) 

• Rejection Rate: High 

Why: 

• Aesthetics over clarity—beautiful resumes but poor ATS compatibility. 

• No project links or tangible results. 

• Generic templates used without customization. 

•  CVPolis Tip: Use our hybrid resume templates: ATS-friendly but visually sharp. 

So, What’s Really Going Wrong? 

Let’s be honest:  

It’s not that you aren’t good enough your resume needs to speak the right language for your industry. Many people use cookie-cutter resumes that aren’t getting past filters and deeper than that, they never reach a human employer. 

What You Can Do Differently Today 

Here’s how CVPolis can help you fix that:  

• Use Resume Analyzer – Have an instant health check on your resume.  

• Rebuild Smart – Use our Resume Builder to produce resumes that are straightforward, role-focused, and employer-ready.   

You’re not alone. There are thousands of resumes rejected every day and a sizable number of them could have had a shot at getting hired if only a few smart changes would have been made. 

At CVPolis, we’re not just about building resumes. We’re here to help you tell your story, your way and make sure it lands where it should. 

Want to know if your resume is ready for your dream industry? 
visit our website www.cvpolis.com and check our resume.