Things to Avoid When Crafting Your Resume
Phoenix SE, AZ - September 29, 2023
Applying for jobs can be a stressful task, and you may not
be sure of what your resume should look like. Knowing what to include or
exclude can be a challenge. The truth is, it’s important to highlight your skills
and experience, but certain information may do more harm than good. In this
blog post from an expert in temporary
employee services, we’ll cover some of the things you should leave off your
resume to make the best impression.
Personal
Details
Besides your name, contact information, and location,
there’s no need to include personal details on your resume. Things like gender,
marital status, or religion, don’t have a place in your resume. More personal
details can be shared later, after the hiring process is complete.
Irrelevant
Work Experience
It’s important to keep your work experience relevant to the
job you’re applying for. If you worked part-time at a fast-food restaurant
during high school, it’s likely not necessary to include this if you’re
applying to a corporate job. Focus on experience that highlights your skills
and qualifications for the position.
Salary
History
Including your salary history can end up hurting you. The
employer may end up offering you less money than they initially would have if
they saw that your previous salary is a lot lower than that. It’s best to wait
until you get a job offer to negotiate your salary.
Hobbies
Similar to personal details, sharing your hobbies isn’t
necessary on your resume. It’s fair to think that highlighting your interesting
or unique side by listing things like cooking or rock climbing doesn’t have any
impact on your qualifications for the job. Unless your hobbies directly relate,
leave them for sharing later.
Conclusion
Your resume is your first impression with a potential
employer, so you don’t want to give them any reason to dismiss our application.
Remember that relevant professional experience and skills are the key to
crafting a resume that stands out. Partnering with a recruitment
company can help you gain even more tips to build the perfect profile!
About
Us:
Express Employment Professionals in Southeast Phoenix is
a Full-Service Staffing and Employment Firm that exceeds expectations by
providing services to companies in our community while also helping job seekers
find good work.
Express Employment Professionals - SE Phoenix
4501 E Thomas Rd #106
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-9955
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