5 things to leave off your Resumes

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Its never easy to figure out what to put on your rsum. What will that one line be that hooks the hiring manager? Will the way its formatted affect the decision? You may think that its safer to err on the side of including more, but if you load your rsum with unnecessary fluff, it could guarantee your place in the reject pile.

Here are five things you should consider leing off of your rsum:

1. Objective statement: Objective statements, which usually start with, Im looking for a job that... he long been considered pass. Employers arent reviewing your rsum to find out what you want in a job; they want the rsum to tell them why they should want you. If youre going to include a statement at the top, make it a personal summary that acts as a condensed version of your elevator pitch. It should touch on your top skills and any major achievements worth highlighting.

2. References ailable upon request: Including a list of references or the statement, References ailable upon request, isnt necessary, because its expected that you he references, should an employer request them. Instead of taking up valuable space, create a separate document that lists your references and their contact information, and he it ready to email or hand out as needed.

3. Outdated or irrelevant information: Rsums are about quality, not quantity. Hiring managers dont he time to read through three pages worth of positions held, dating back to when you were a dog sitter in high school. Consider removing any experience that is more than a decade old, especially if its not applicable to the position for which youre applying. Focus instead on experience and education that show youre relevant and up to date on the newest skills and technology.

4. Personal attributes: Unless youre applying for a modeling job or another position where looks are a factor, lee your picture off your rsum. Most employers shouldnt -- and legally cant -- care about your appearance; they just want to know why youd be good for the job. The same goes for listing personal attributes, such as your height, weight, race or age.

5. False claims: This should go without saying, but inaccuracies or over-embellished education or experience he no place on a rsum. Besides running the risk of getting caught (were an employer to do a background check, talk to references or conduct a social-media search), why would you want a job if youre not adequately prepared for it? If you dont know what youre doing, the jig will be up quickly, and youll just find yourself jobless again and hing burned important bridges.