Resume No Nos
March 23, 2010 - 4:59 pm
When it comes to your resume you can follow this simple rule of thumb. If in doubt, leave it out. Stick to the facts and only reveal information that will encourage the reader to call you for an interview.
No Personal Information
Leave off anything related to hobbies or personal interests. If it doesn’t relate to employment it doesn’t belong on a resume.
No Personal Pronouns
Do not use “I” or “me” in a resume. Sentence structure is typically very short leading with action verbs. Sentences like, “I was responsible for…” are not used in a resume. Instead, the sentence would begin with, “responsible for…”