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Eight Things You Should Never Put on a Resume

Updated on: March 18, 2014 By Miranda Grimm 6 Comments

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Eight Things You Should Never Put on a ResumeIf you’re like most people, when it comes to finding a job you probably start by updating your resume. You find a copy of the document somewhere on your computer, add your last job, and begin the uncomfortable process of networking with co-workers you haven’t spoken with since the last time you were in the job market. While most experts would advise you to create a targeted resume for each job, making sure your resume doesn’t contain information that would lead a potential employer to throw it in the trash is a good place to start.

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Before you submit your resume to the job of your dreams, make sure you haven’t put one of the following eight pieces of information on your resume.

1) Weird email address.

While stoner@hotmail.com is certainly a memorable email address, it’s doubtful it will help you land your next job. Before you send an unintended message, consider creating a job-specific website address that will send the right message and help you keep track of your career search information.

2) Photograph.

Unless you’re applying for an acting or modeling job, don’t include a picture on your resume. Whether you like it or not, a picture sends the message that you are not a professional and may give an employer the opportunity to make an assessment of your skills based on how you look rather than what you can do.

3) Physical attributes.

Like photographs, physical attributes don’t belong on a resume. While you may be proud of the fact that you are in good shape and perfectly proportioned, that information will not help an employer assess your job skills.

4) Objective.

While many resume books advise candidates to include an objective, tailoring your resume for each job will do a far better job of making your objective clear. If you want to discuss your long-term goals, wait until you meet with the hiring manager. The purpose of a resume is to get you an interview, not plan out your entire career.

5) Irrelevant job experience.

Hiring managers typically look for a trend of increasing responsibility in the same field or area of focus. Make it easier for them to find by downplaying irrelevant jobs or projects. While it is important to account for all of your time, focusing on accomplishment outside of your target area may give the impression that you are desperate and willing to take any job.

6) Religious or political affiliations.

Including information about your religious or political beliefs will only serve to reduce your potential appeal for a hiring manager. While it may be an important part of your life, it will give a hiring manager an opportunity to rule you out because he or she doesn’t agree with your point of view. Sharing your beliefs on your resume could also give the impression that you will be focusing more time on your political or religious activity than work.

7) Hobbies.

Often intended to give employers the idea that you are a well-rounded individual, hobbies can convey the impression that you have a lack of accomplishments and are trying to fill space on a resume. Consider replacing hobbies with activities that point to expertise in your profession or that highlight your leadership experience.

8) References Available on Request.

All employers will expect you to provide references on request. Including this information on your resume is an unnecessary waste of space and points to a lack of professionalism.

 

While many people think of their resume as a complete work history, a resume is actually a targeted sales document intended to get you in front of a hiring manager. If you are applying to a job posting, your resume should be customized to match the job description as closely as possible, given your experience. If you are not applying for a specific position, consider using a shorter networking document that focuses on accomplishments relevant to the type of position you are seeking. In the end, hiring managers don’t hire resumes, they hire people. While your resume can open a window of opportunity, it’s you that will have to come through the door.

 

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Miranda Grimm

About Miranda Grimm

Miranda Grimm- The creator of WAHadventures.com- has many passions in life. The Lord, her family, blogging and especially Web/Graphic Design! Miranda is living out her dream, working from home to be with her children while actually making money doing something she loves!

Comments

  1. Sachin Karpe says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Good info for the people who created the resume for the first time or maybe someone need to change. Most of the people don’t even know what to include and what to exclude in resume.

    Reply
    • Miranda GrimmMiranda Grimm says

      March 18, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Thanks for getting the conversation started Sachin. I agree. A lot of what we all hold so close as rules to resume writing are outdated. I think shifting our focus to understanding the purpose of the resume will help. It is what gets you the interview- not the job.

      Reply
  2. TeaJae says

    March 18, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Resumes are so tricky trends come and go the rules change so often its hard to know. These are excellent tips to have.

    Reply
    • Miranda GrimmMiranda Grimm says

      March 18, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      I know what you mean TeaJae. I think the whole world is moving so fast that it can be hard to keep up and stay current.

      Reply
  3. Mariel4915 says

    August 2, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    I used to be a job seeker and now I am a recruiter. I made so many mistakes in my original resume!
    I agree with everything you mention here. Something else people don’t realize is the name of the file. I once got one named “Resume-PlanB.doc”. That’s a no-no. Or if you name it “resume.pdf”, I get 1000 resumes a day with the same file name. You might want to use your last name and name in the file name. It helps me (the recruiter) but it also can help the applicant and avoid the chance the file gets misplaced or opverwritten with another one with the same filename.

    Reply
  4. Victor J. Croasdale says

    January 26, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Hi,
    I’m a retired licensed Professional Engineer.
    I think that sometimes hobbies should be included. As an example, I’m a model maker, I built my first radio controlled model over 50 years ago. I have had articles published in leading modelling magazines. As an engineer, I spent a lot of time writing reports, the fact that I have had articles published shows a hiring manager that I can write well enough to get published.

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