As you probably know from reading my LinkedIn Profile, I am both a resume writer and LinkedIn Expert.  I have built a reputation for the last 25 years on building high quality and effective resumes.
You may ask, what do I mean by "effective" resumes?  The answer is very simple, the resume that gets you to the interview (be it in person or over the phone).  During my sessions, I also coach the client on the Behavioral Based Interview (including the S.T.A.R. concept) but....I digress.
This article is my attempt to convince you, the reader that you are not an android.  What is an android?  I will provide for you my personal definition.  Most people equate the word to a cellular telephone.  Although that is one use for the word, I add still another.  In the movies of old, a robotic person is an android.  One that is identical to another.  My definition is very similar.  In the resume world, an android is a resume that has been assembled using a template created by another person or organization.  You fill in the squares and the other party formats it based on their interpretation on how to use those squares.  
Confusing?  Just think of how the corporate recruiter gets when they see more and more androids come in.  Cliches and commonly used words that look profoundly alike from one resume to another!  This, to me, is the ideal concept of an android.  It is NOT setting yourself as being different from other. Contraction here....you  are using terms that EVERYBODY seems to be using!!
What are some of the most commonly used "android-ish" phrases?  I will give you a selection here.  One of the most common is right near the top of your resume, "Objective".  The objective is an attempt by you, the job seeker, to tell the employer what YOU are looking for in a job.  Does he/she care?  What they really want to know is what can you "bring to the table" that will benefit their company.  That comes in the form of a "Summary".  
Another phrase?  This one comes right from your old job description, "Responsible for".  The recruiter sees this and right away feels that you copied and pasted it right from the job description.  What's that called?  Plagiarism!  You need to be far more creative and determining ACTION words that fit.
Finally, at the bottom of your resume "you" typically advise the recruiter that "References are Available Upon Request".  My reaction?  Of course they are!!  The recruiter will find them on the application you just completed.
There are so many other phrases that are antiquated that I will not go into them here.  So, what are some examples of more appropriate content?  Quantitative information (yes, numbers) that will REALLY compare you against your competition.  Are you a veteran?  Employers will probably use the key word "veteran" before they will use the word "military".  All those who served 18 months or more in the military are, indeed, VETERANS.
Android resumes, for the most part, fail to bring these terms to the front. Picture yourself in the "batter's box" in a baseball game.  Your goal is to get that home run (yes, an offer.... a job-let's call it a "career").  Swinging the bat and getting to first base (telephone interview) is the first measurable goal.  A coach like myself, may be just the ticket.  I assure you that I do NOT create android-ish resumes.  
I can also assure you that it is just you and me....one-on-one who puts this "package" together.  This package includes a resume and your enhanced LinkedIn Profile.  You can find more details on my web site .  Is there a sense of urgency?  I can probably accommodate you.  Simply email your "draft" to me athra246@gmail.com or text me at 407-373-4293 (US residents only, please).
Hope you learned a lot here.  My calendar is about to fill up.  Suggest you become proactive and contact me ASAP so you can stop being an android and start being a real, live applicant!