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38 things you should remove from your rsum before it ends up in the 'no' pile

Published by Business Insider on Wed, 24 May 2017


Hiring managers rarely have the time or resources to look at each rsum closely, and they typically spend about six seconds on their initial "fit/no fit" decision.If you want to pass that test, you need to have some solid qualifications ' and the perfect rsum to highlight them.Here are 38 things you should strike from your rsum right now.SEE ALSO:9 phrases on your rsum that make hiring managers cringeDON'T MISS:13 hobbies that look great on your rsum ' and one that doesn'tAn objectiveIf you applied, it's already obvious you want the job.The exception: If you're in a unique situation, such as changing industries completely, it may be useful to include a brief summary.Irrelevant work experiencesYes, you might have been the "king of making milkshakes" at the restaurant you worked for in high school. But unless you are planning on redeeming that title, it is time to get rid of all that clutter.But as Alyssa Gelbard, career expert and founder of career-consulting firm Rsum Strategists, points out: Past work experience that might not appear to be directly relevant to the job at hand might show another dimension, depth, ability, or skill that actually is relevant or applicable.Only include this experience if it really showcases additional skills that can translate to the position you're applying for.Personal detailsDon't include your marital status, religious preference, or Social Security number.This might have been the standard in the past, but all this information could lead to discrimination, which is illegal, so there's no need to include it.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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