25 things you should never include in a resume
Many friends plan to apply for a new job in the coming Spring Festival, read below for the 25 things that you should never include on a professional rĄ§?sumĄ§?. www.fobshanghai.com&l9c"U O&i-R
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1. What You Hated About Your Last Job: 6w)t&m:g/j'R6I&h-A,?
If you turn your rĄ§?sumĄ§? into a ranting session, you're starting off on the wrong foot. During an interview, the hiring manager will most likely ask you why you left your last job, but you can use this challenge to remain positive. Explain that you wanted to work with a company that promoted more mobility within the business or that you felt your strengths weren't adequately utilized at your last job.
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2. What You Hated About Your Last Boss or Co-Workers:
+C1\4w0m-R[A Professional Business Forum]Even if your last boss really acted like a tyrant or no one in the office could stand that jerk next to the water cooler, complaining about the past only makes you look like the bad guy. Showing that you are able to work with all kinds of people will take you far in the business world. www.fobshanghai.com5Z&g"\0}!c1M.q+V0n
2h:b#u(N$g5cbusiness forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil business3. Irrelevant Job Experience:Job experience that is unrelated to the position you're applying for only clutters your resume and irritates the HR department. Did your lawn-mowing gig or high-school job as a checker at the grocery store really prepare you to be a PR professional? There are other ways to prove your people skills, so stick with the jobs and internships that are most relevant.
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5j#s+e(Q;~1I/swww.fobshanghai.com4. Sexual Preference:
)H.v+i(W O!g1o!r#{business forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil businessYour sexual preference has no relevance on how well you can perform the job. Leave it out when writing up your rĄ§?sumĄ§?, because according to Emurse.com, "discrimination still exists in the hiring process, and [including this information] may lead to a premature and completely unwarranted disposal of your resume."
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.h&R&T9E:O1B(]www.fobshanghai.com5. Religion:
(g7V6d0R(@6Ebusiness forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil businessDiscussing religion in the workplace is another big no-no for Americans. Including your religion, or lack thereof, on a rĄ§?sumĄ§? is too controversial and is irrelevant to the job. So unless you're applying for a job at a religious institution, exclude this information.
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Once you've been a member of the workforce for a few years, it's safe to say that you can exclude those babysitting jobs you had when you were in high school. Employers look for relevant, recent work experience that will have prepared you for the current position for which you are applying.
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7. Age:
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Again, asking your future employer to acknowledge your political leanings is just too controversial. Unless you're attempting to become the next big pundit, it's no one's business if you're Ą§?berconservative or irrevocably liberal. FOB Business Forum2N9W3Q5E3P7R6`5C
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9. Lies About Job Experience:
%Z+M,n0m7Y7I5o[A Professional Business Forum]If you haven't worked in a managerial position for more than five years, you'll be outed with a simple phone call to your last boss and immediately disqualified from the rest of the hiring process. If you feel uncomfortable about your lack of skill, focus on the positive and show how other great qualities would make you a great manager or supervisor.
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10. Lies About Educational Background:
&h9k;T!N%v&m/V!X[A Professional Business Forum]If you lie about where you went to high school, the hiring manager might not find out, but if you fake the fact that you have higher degrees than you really do, someone is bound to discover your lie. Background checks are standard at most offices, and even if you get the job, your lack of skill will quickly be revealed. business forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil business"t*~*s!f3_3y
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Bad grammar absolutely does not belong on a rĄ§?sumĄ§?. It shows that you are lazy, uneducated and don't care enough about the job to pay attention to detail. Even if you think you have great grammar skills, it's best to let someone else look over your rĄ§?sumĄ§? as a precaution.
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-T*T)D9O:b*k)\:Mbusiness forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil businessWhile some employers like to see that interviewees are active in the community or have won nonprofessional awards, no one really wants to know that you love knitting with your grandmother or were named the beer-chugging contest winner in college. When in doubt, leave it out.
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13. Social Security Number:
D!q'x.`+k%o"y3[7]3qAs a safety precaution, do not include your Social Security number on your rĄ§?sumĄ§?. Chances are, your rĄ§?sumĄ§? could be floating around a busy HR office where anyone could pick it up.www.fobshanghai.com3y.J#_ X&m.m*f4}
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JobFairy.com reports that hiring departments "legally cannot consider your picture in determining if you are to be interviewed, or hired," and that "many companies won't even consider rĄ§?sumĄ§?s that are submitted with a picture to ensure that they are in compliance with [the Equal Opportunity Employer]" legislation. Keep in mind, however, that if you are applying for jobs overseas, photographs may be the norm on rĄ§?sumĄ§?s. FOB Business Forum*p$e6D2V2_6O9{.w#P5S
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"I2l"k-v/fJust as you should never submit a photograph along with your rĄ§?sumĄ§?, it's also best to leave out your physical characteristics, such as your height, weight and hair color, in writing. Describing yourself as a "hot blonde" is asking for trouble; conversely, overweight job seekers are sometimes unfairly discriminated against.
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16.Health Issues:
%R5K0x*Q1F(J[A Professional Business Forum] Money-Zine.com reports that "an employer has no legal right to know your health status. The only health-related questions that an employer can ask are job related." If you and your doctor feel that your health is adequate enough to complete your job duties as expected, then your health issues are no one else's business. FOB Business Forum)@8e$w7];g
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$K%@+i1r+|$]3Q7Fwww.fobshanghai.comWhether or not you're married or have children does not belong on a rĄ§?sumĄ§?. Some supervisors automatically assume that a parent of small children will be unavailable to work odd hours, but you should be the one to make that call, not them. FOB Business Forum8D&U3Q/t6U7P
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Instead of writing that you are a "dedicated, interesting person," jazz up your vocabulary to stand apart from the crowd. In general, action words are best. Also, use a thesaurus if you're stuck trying to find unique synonyms. /`*B2u-N,k&F6Z"g-u+l8c
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Even if you have a hard time believing in your strengths, your rĄ§?sumĄ§? is not the place to show weakness. If you know that you're not a born leader, consider writing that you work well in groups or that you take direction well. Putting a positive spin on yourself will help the hiring manager see you that way also.www.fobshanghai.com#\-l/Q2^3o7r(l's0A/o
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!D(X,Q+`&M(qFOB Business ForumSome companies require applicants to send in their salary requests when they apply for a job; however, asking for a six-figure salary "and not a penny less" marks you as being stubborn and difficult work with. You never know what kinds of negotiations can arise in the person-to-person interview, so keep your options open and avoid making blanket statements.FOB Business Forum0G9L6W%s'q,o!](w
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21. Criminal Record:
3L0S6E:~({8Lwww.fobshanghai.comWhile it's generally best to be honest, including any mention of a criminal record, however insignificant it seems to you, is not advisable for a rĄ§?sumĄ§?. If the HR department has a policy on criminal histories, they'll ask during the interview.www.fobshanghai.com-t$L w.x!`)^6a
7s;Y:g6h$])y'W.o0v(qFOB Business Forum22. Prejudices:
)b&Z$X5X)u3Iwww.fobshanghai.com If you harbor any prejudices against certain groups or individuals, it's best to keep that to yourself (or consider counseling). Advertising the fact that you don't work well with others is not going to get you the job. Office managers want employees who can blend into the workplace and relate to their co-workers in a civilized manner.
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23. A Messy Format: FOB Business Forum*H"}7T5Y+~"j9t;m:p4f:m
In this day and age of advanced but easy-to-use formatting systems and computer programs, there is no excuse for a rĄ§?sumĄ§? with messy indents, unequal spacing and other formatting errors. If you're hopelessly inept at working with computers, ask a friend for help. [A Professional Business Forum]0H.u"p:\'w1F1Z.C.C
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Unless you're fresh out of college and looking for your first big job, don't bother including your GPA. A good track record in your employment history will go much further in impressing the hiring department than a GPA that shows you got A's and B's in psychology eight years ago. This rule holds true especially if you had a low GPA in school. FOB Business Forum.X&p8U/M"q
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25. Sarcasm:
:f6T/u!C-V.d!H6f:G4|Sarcasm does not often translate well through business writing, and even if the hiring manager does get it, he or she probably won't appreciate it. RĄ§?sumĄ§?s and the interview process are not appropriate outlets to release your offbeat irony, since you don't know how it will be received and it's just plain inappropriate. FOB Business Forum#p:s"N4~+G7[
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When creating a rĄ§?sumĄ§?, it's generally best to ask someone you trust to edit your rĄ§?sumĄ§? for grammar mistakes, typographical errors and formatting discrepancies to make sure the hiring department can focus on your skills and experience ?? not your carelessness.
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