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--- W. Clement Stone
Monday, September 27, 2010
Great Career Advice: 10 Things You Never Put on Your Resume
OK, there are a ton of resume sites and resume help books out there, but this one article will tell you as much as any of them in about 2 minutes. Read it by clicking on the link below:
Good advice. It all seemed like common sense but I'm sure we all need a little reminder of what not to do. The author had a good sense of humor. It was a helpful article; I will remember to heed that advice.
Very helpful tips. Some of these seem to be common sense, but maybe that's just to me. I believe the most important 2 are trying to not to use words that you don't even know the meaning of, and including off the wall goals in your objective statement. These seem to be common mistakes of my fellow college colleagues.
The information may be common sense to most, but it is always nice to get a refresher on the no-no’s of resumes. Some of these were pretty funny, I will have to be doubly sure not to put glitter on the next resume I send out.
I thought that these pointers were obvious but I am sure there are many people that still use inappropriate email address and place achievement on the resume that are not relevant to attaining the job. I am sure that the irrelevant job experience is also a fairly common mistake because of some believing that a resume should include ALL the work you have done.
Yeah most of these are common sense, but I can see where some people would have a tendency to use a couple. Many people freeze up when it comes to writing their resume. Any help to make it the perfect one is always a good thing.
I would believe that most of these would be common sense not to use because who would actually put these things on their resume. It is also a lot of help, but i think i would have enough sense not to list these things
I cannot believe that people would actually use some of those things on their resume. I think Chris is right. It is common sense, and I have enough sense to not put these things on my resume.
To be honest I thought these were obvious things that people knew not to include. This all goes back to us not really being taught in school about proper resume prep.
Do people really put that they have ripped abs on their resume? The article was a bit obvious. Southeastern Louisiana University's website has a lot of good advice on what to put on your resume and what to leave off.
It just goes to show how stupid really are,they really amaze me. I know not to put that kind of stuff on my resume but hey if your that dumb please apply for the same job as me so I can get it.
I would like to see a resume that has a few of these “no-nos" on it. I can't believe some people would put glitter on their resumes or send in a photo of their selves for a typical office job. Nonetheless, good advice to keep in mind when making my resume.
The tips listed were good tips, but I guess those who were trying to make their resume stand out, went to the extreme. One of the tips listed about irrelevant job experience, that's a really good one. Most students may not think about what kind of job they may want and seek a job for summer break just to have a job. But it may be helpful to try seeking a job in the field that may be of interest, not only to add to your resume, but to make sure that’s what you want to do.
These tips sound pretty generic. I have heard them all a thousand times. However, that doesn't mean that they should not be followed. I think that if people use a little common sense then most of these errors can be avoided. A lot of these errors occur simply because a person is trying to squeeze more into a resume than what is needed. This is a sure sign that you are not nearly as qualified as you believe you are.
Some of this stuff should be pretty obvious not to put it on a resume, except for belonging to sorority or fraternity. I do not belong to one, but if I did I would think to include it. I have seen people put it on theirs before, and have herd of people getting jobs because the employer was apart of the same organization.
This was really informant and funny at the same time. Some of the things that were listed were just so off the wall and I was like do people really put some of that stuff on their resume? But I would never underestimate people. Once again, I will keep this article in mind when I am making some final tweeks to my resume.
This was great! I can only imagine looking over resumes to find someone who thinks that they are the next "Situation" or that they were prom queen 10 years ago. The sad thing is, in order for them to put this in an article, it actually had to happen. Come on now...
I thought some of the tips were common sense. They were still very good tips to remember. I just cannot believe that some people still put things like that on their resume.
Many of these left me saying "Duh." They make sense, but it shouldn't have to be something you should think about. Good information though, even if some was a little obvious.
Was that a joke article? There were a couple of things I had not thought of, but most of it was hilariously obvious. Unless you are applying to work at the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory, don't put any of those things on your resume.
Resumes are difficult to put together and take time to create. These resume tips on what not to put on your resume are helpful but they seem quite obvious. To some people I guess they could be helpful. I have created a resume and I would definitely not put any of these items on it.
I agree with everyone else for the most part. Most of this stuff is common sense and normal people know better than to put this on a resume. Then again, it is still important to maybe take a class that teaches you about the ends and outs of writing a proper resume just in case.
This is funny to read because even though they seem like commen sense and obvious, people still put these things in their resume. I would just cross out hobbies all together. A future employer does not need to know what you do for fun. I would say make it as simple as possible. Keep it down to one page and keep it professional.
Great tips! Pretty much common sense but it is amazing to see what people will actually put on their resumes. I've had to look through resumes before and out of about 100 there were maybe ten that actually were decent. So many people put irrelevant job experience and there were entirely too many grammatic errors.
These tips will be really helpful to those who are amateurs and don't really know much about resumes. These things may seem like common sense to most, but not necessarily to some.
My 240 teacher Mrs.N actually help me out with me resume' and made sure it was up to standards. She told me what is important and what is not important for a resume'. These other tips are helpful especially the email address
This are great tips especially if you are writing your resuming for the first time, as students there are also some classes taught on how to write a resume. Also many more tip are found on the internet and students should make use of them.
I think these are very useful tips when writing a resume. Some people are just careless when typing up their resume which can determine whether you get a job or not. Even an inappropriate e-mail address can send the signal to a potential employer that you are not fit for the job because lack of maturity.
I've had the chance to review numerous resume's over the years and aside from the comments about your body, i've seen every other rule broke. Sometimes it's stuff that literally makes you laugh out loud, other times you're just scratching your head wondering why they put that on their resume.
You would think most people would know not to put these kinds of things on a resume. It is a good reminder though. I need to update my resume now that I am thinking about it.
I always thought about a resume being like a marketing tool; like selling yourself to a company. As this article talks about being to confident of yourself can be a real turnoff to companies. This article has real applicable things i can apply while working on my own resume.
It's good to have someone remind you what not to put on your resume. You need to also remind yourself that you are trying to sell yourself to companies.
Yea, sometimes people are just dumb. These are all common sense things not to do. Things everyone has heard a million times. But I'm sure there are folks out there that do this very thing.
I think this is a good reminded of how a resume should appear. Most of the things are common sense not to put on there but some people over look the small things.
This article is pretty funny. I like the helpful suggestion of not putting that you have "ripped abs" on your resume. Of course this is only true if the job you are applying for isn't for a cast member position on The Jersey Shore...
Lol. That is so funny. I should become a hiring manager just so I can get a good laugh at people. All of these things are common sense but people I guess don’t realize these things when they are filling out a resume. They probably weren’t taught the proper way to write a resume or anything pertaining to finding a job.
The example with the ripped abs was funny. I will consider all these rules before giving my resume out to companies. I would like to review some resumes for one day and have a good laugh though.
haha! that was a funny article. It's amazing how dumb people can be when preparing resumes.I've seen some crazy stuff on resumes and it never ceases to blow my mind how dumb people are. I think everyone should read this article before putting together a resume.
I wonder if these people are serious about getting a job. Also, are they testing the employer just to see if they would hire them with a resume such as these(ripped abs, please!!!).
OK info. But all of this should be common sense. I really dont think too many people are going to put outlandish objectives in that section of their resume.
I have been told by many to include a distinct objective on my resume, but I refuse, because it’s cheesy and ridiculous. This article further proves that point! I have also noticed lots of friends including many irrelevant side jobs on resumes.
This article may seem like a no brainer when you first read it but a lot of people will put things like this in their resumes. I know now what to leave out and what to put in.
I already knew the majority of the things listed and I thought it was a bit condescending toward jobseekers. What a waste of time. I know some employers do not really read resumes. I had an employer who was going to hire me and send me off to training in a different state and she did not read that I was in college. lol
I can't believe that there are people out there who would actually put some of those things on their resume. It seems like common sense to me what should be put on it and what shouldn't.
These are mostly obvious, but helpful tips. However, I am in a Fraternity, and it will be on my resume for sure, I do not care what that tip about it says.
Excellent resume grooming tips. Having a good resume is the most helpful tool you can have in a job application process and it can never be too perfect. And always remember the rule of thumb, less is more.
Including Hobbies such as reading is something I would never consider. I wonder if putting something like, "Read Wall Street Journal Daily" would stand out at all.
Wow. I would think that most people who are old enough to worry about a resume would know better than to do those things. Colored paper?? Glitter? Really?
That has to be one of the most embarrasing things to have something on your resume and get caught up in it. The only thing that could be worse is putting something so ridiculous that the interviewer can tell it as soon as they look at the resume.
I think this is pretty basic information for people who have been around professionalism, but for people who never worked at professional jobs they can make this honest mistakes.
This is pretty funny, I would like to think my resume is standard because it help me to get to the interview process which is what the resume is suppose to do for you.
This info wasn't as helpful as much as others, if you ask me this is all common sense stuff. Of course you shouldn't put pictures of yourself on your resume, are you crazy. The whole idea of a resume is a piece of paper, how someone can get a feel for you on paper, put a picture on that and they'll only be able to judge you off that picture. The ideas just seemed very basic, I would hope most college students would know this.
Although most of this is common sense, it is always good to have a reminder of what shouldn't be put on your resume. If you are using an online template sometimes they have some of those things on there and if you don't pay attention you can easily put some of the things on there.
Most of these are plain common sense but then again some people may just make that one mistake that can hurt them in the end. I have been working on my resume for a full-time job after college and feel that it may not be good enough because I don't have full qualifications only because I have only worked in restaurants my entire time.
This article might be helpful for some people, but seems to vague. Having a great resume can put you in the running for a potential position once a student graduates.
I like my resumes plain and to the point. I know if I had to read resume I wouldn't care about half that crap. I want to know about education and work experience.
All of this seemed like common sense to me, but I guess people will do anything to get some attention on their resume. I've always been a believer in just presenting yourself as you are and hoping for the best. These silly tactics are just gimmicks that will definitely do more harm than good.
This article is funny when you are reading it, but when you relate it to real life this is true. People soemtimes do someone of the dummst errors and put things they should have put.
I think that you should only put your GPA on your resume if it is higher than a 3.5 overall. You want to put your best foot forward, and while say a 3.0 GPA is good it doesn't convey your best. You should also list accomplishments without giving too much detail. This often lures the interview in to ask questions, giving you the opportunity to explain the aheivements and start a conversation.
This article has facts that you think you would be common sense, but I’m sure people would still do some without even thinking. I agree that you should always figure out your strengths and then find a career that is aligned with your strengths. This will hopefully allow you to be happy in your career choice and help you to succeed.
This article really gets down to the basics, but it is a good thing because for the most part people forget to be themselves and use their strengths. Instead, people try to impress businesses and companies by being someone they think the company wants, when they should be themselves and show their own strengths. The article says that when a company uses your strengths it feels natural to work their and it comes easy. I think this is the thing most people overlook and this can really help job-satisfaction.
I wish we were more like animals and already know what our strengths are. I am very indecisive and figuring out my strengths will be tough. I am graduating this semester and I hope I pin point a few of my strengths soon. I will need them on interviews.
These are good tips for composing a resume and it appears that many people need to be exposed to this common knowledge based on some of the don't dos mentioned. These tips should be followed. It is great to have a resume that stands out in a good way but if it stands out in the wrong way it is one of the first to get thrown in the trash. Really, before anyone puts information on a resume they should keep in mind that the point is to prevent yourself professionally.
I think it is very important to sit and think about what to put on your resume. Most people put strengths about themselves that isn't even one of their strengths. They will just put everything on it to make themselves looks good, but the employer will quickly find out that it is not a trait of that employee and they could be fired later on. People just don't think!
This is a very informative article. I enjoyed the great tips it points out to form a successful and productive resume. Employers must be completely honest on what they put on their resume because employers WILL eventually find out. Honesty is key. Ask your friends and colleagues about the strengths you think you possess. Always get that second input. These are very good tips, with dedication and the usual common sense a prospective employee should be able to form an efficient resume.
Most of these seem to be common sense, but helpful for student who are graduating soon. Having an attractive resume can stand out and put you in the running for a potential position once a student graduates.
A good article with some good advice. However, I do believe most of these should be common sense to most out there. You should always have a professional looking resume. You should also always be honest on a resume. Make sure that what you put on there is true because you wouldn’t want to be fired over something stupid like lying about one of your strengths.
It is very important to understand your strengths; however, it is equally important to understand your weaknesses. For while the competitor may have won many victories; he has never lost because of his strength, but because of his weakness. So while understanding our strength gives us the ability as assess our standing, understanding our weaknesses give us the ability to assess where we are vulnerable and where we need to improve. So while your strengths can help you get the job, evaluating your weaknesses will help you improve your performance once you have been hired (and hopefully lead to raises and promotions).
I thought some of the tips were common sense. They were still very good tips to remember though. I just cannot believe that some people still put some of the things he mentioned on their resume.
Sometimes people want to do more than they are capable of. Discovering your strengths is vital in discovering the path you want to take as a career person. I liked the article though it really wasn't 10 things. Its amazing to me that some people actually just go out in the workplace without a plan. But to each his own I suppose.
These tips can be very helpful because you can always do better when it comes to your resume. Everyone should have a good idea of what is going to be on his or her resume, but the way it is presented can make all the difference.
All of these suggestions were great. I can honestly say I have never made these mistakes when typing up a resume'. I do think that this is a great tool for students who are just entering the job market. Resume's are very essential when trying to land a job. It's definitely an important first impression.
I think the stand that stands out to me the most is putting your hobbies on a resume. I do not think that too many people would really care about what you do in your leisure time. I think the only time it would be beneficial is that if your boss likes to do those types of things too, but still then I wouldn't bet on that happening.
This article may seem like a no brainer when you first read it but a lot of people will put things like this in their resumes. I know now what to leave out and what to put in.
These were all very good tips and all ones I have heard before and have made sure didn’t make it to my resume. Most people would know these through common sense but I have seen some resumes that were just disaster areas and those people wondered why they didn’t get the job.
I think that alot of the mistakes that were listed in the article. are mistakes that a lot of young people make when their just starting out in the job hunting world. Since I'm constantly updating and making changes to my resume, these are some great tips.
These were some very good and helpful tips. Even though most of the tips were common sense to most people (hopefully!) it is always nice to have a refresher. I will be sure not to do these things the next time I send out my resume.
I like the article, but just like everyone else I think these are very common sense things. If we just trust in our strengths and if we acquire the skill the position is asking for we should be fine.
I thought this was a god article. Some of the pointers that they gave were pretty obvious. I am sure there a plenty of people that still do some of the things that they are saying not to do. A resume is so important and if it is done right it can help you get the job that you want.
Writing my resume was hard for me because I have not spent much time thinking about my individual strengths and weaknesses. It is important to know what your good at and what you need to work on. I have actually used one of his suggestions by asking people I know what they see as my strengths and weaknesses.
I've actually put alot of time and effort into my resume making it "shine". I've even used outside resources such as a friend that I have that works at a job staffing firm. These tips are very helpful though. Some of the things I have though about, others i should probably consider.
This article is really important when applying for jobs. I think it is important to know exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are. Once you have figured out your strengths, you will be more able to find a job that fits you and hopefully one that you enjoy. I have read of several things not to put on your resume and a lot are common sense, but being able to identify your strengths is one of the most important things on your resume.
This article was very helpful. Due to a helpful professor, I consider my resume to be great. It is simple and informative. Potential employers don't want clutter in a resume. Less is definitely more. Being able to identify what belongs and what doesn't is very important to have for a short, but sweet resume.
Wow, it just goes to show u that what is common sense to most is not to everyone. I can't believe some of those people, but I do agree it's nice to have a refresher course. I guess I really can't talk till my resume is air tight.
When applying for jobs this article becomes very important. Its very important to know what your strenghts and your weaknesses are. By finding your strenghts this shows you what you will not only be good at but it will be something that you like to do. By finding your weaknesses it shows you what you want to stay away from when finding a job. The strenghts are some of the things you would want to menton in your resume.
I can understand the point of view the author had in the article but I feel differently about certain things. When you speak the general public then it's okay to be board, however if you going into a field where you have to specializes then you must provide with past published work and new research work. It can get extensive.
The article “10 Things You Should Never Put On Your Resume” was common sense things, but good things to be reminded of when making a resume. Resumes’ are essential to landing you an interview, so it must be perfectly written to highlight yourself.
The keys pointed out in the article "10 Things You should Never Put On Your Resume" were good tips, but common sense for the most part. I have made numerous copies and updates of my resume and consider it to be solid. I think it is definitely important to not fill a resume with fluff and to keep all information truthful in a concise manner. This is an article I'll have my young adult brothers read.
It seems like a pretty simple concept but I guess most people really don't think about what their strengths are. I didn't try it yet but I definitely will because it look very simple and it might actually work.
A resume is a very important aspect when applying for a job. To me it may be the most important. If you resume isn't professional or interesting then your chances of getting "looked at" are very slim. You have to have an impressive resume for them to even think about interviewing you. This is a very helpful article of what not to put on your resume.
I agree with everyone else for the most part. Most of this stuff is common sense and normal people know better than to put this on a resume. Then again, it is still important to maybe take a class that teaches you about the ends and outs of writing a proper resume just in case.
Resumes are very important to getting a job so it’s important to have a good resume. It is the employer’s first impression of you and first impressions are sensitive. So these are some helpful tips. Some were generic ones that I have heard before. But all in all, this was a helpful article.
This are some great tips especially if you writing your resume for he first time. There are also classes at SELU that explain exactly how to make resumes or you can simply ask of of your business professor. Most of the tips ion this article are common sense, but there are people out there that just don't know.
Seems more like common sense stuff, but sound advice. Sounds like he is simplifying this so anyone, like people not going to college at any point, can make a better resume.
I've learned how to make a resume and have enough common sense to not put anything dumb on it. But there is always room for a reminder, especially if the stress kicks in.
This information was helpful in giving advice on discovering strengths and weaknesses. I think it's a great idea to ask others what some of your strengths are because some of the most important one are unnoticable to you.
I like the article, especially with the birds. I think it only makes sense to put positive things on a resume, not negative. It's always best to be honest... never lie!
I am building a resume now and what great timing for this article to be on links of the day. Very helpful advice and I had a few of these on my resume.
It seems obvious not to include most of the stuff on this list in your resume, but this is still good information. I would have thought it was okay to include being in a sorority or fraternity on your resume. I have heard of people putting that on their resume, and it served in their benefit. I guess it would depend on where you were applying.
Yeah most of these are common sense that you shouldnt put on your resume , but I can see where some people would have a tendency to use a couple. i heard that putting frats and sororities on your resume was a good thing but i guess it all depends
Very helpful! I especially love the part that explains that your carrer should be in the area of your strengths. This is the only way you can like your job, and have a fulfilling life.
This let's me realize how lucky we are to have classes in college to let us know the right and wrong things to put on a resume. Some aren't as fortunate and might actually put some of these things.
Very interesting article, and it made me realize that you truly discover your "strengths" by asking "your people". Believe it or not, your friends know you better than you know yourself. They have watched you grow. A friend will really give u an honest answer and tell you what your strengths truly are. This article was very helpful, and it shows u what NOT to put on your resume. I will definately recommend this article to everyone.
Good advice I will follow most of it when I rewrite my resume. The resume is the foundation for employers. It can make you or brake you so following this advice could be helpful.
I have recently started working on my resume and was a little confused what to put in it. This link was a great guide in helping me create a great resume.
I really truly liked the article, "10 Things You Never Put On Your Resume." While it was funny the things that a person might put on a resume that they should not I believe that they needed to be addresses. Reason being that for the longest I have been talked to about what to put on a resume and not what not to put on a resume. This is an interesting read for someone who wants to smile and learn something about what not to put on a resume at the same time.
I haven't worked on my resume in a few years but knowing what not to put on a resume should be common sense. After writing a resume you should always let someone else, not your drinking buddy, proof read it and make sure it comes across as professional.
I have been working on my resume for the past semster or so, and I have seen many resume how-to's. Most of the things I saw on here were pretty common sense, but any help is good. Also, not everyone has common sense.
Good article... resumes are important.. Most of the information seems likfe common sense, but sometimes we just dont remember. Also remembering when you do something that you are good at (a strength of yours) you will be succesful at it! If you do not like what you are doing, you probably wont make it very far.
This article was a good one; however i feel as though most of it was common sense. It is always helpful to have a reminder of what to do and what not to do. There are many helpful templates online for helping write a resume today so having a poor resume is something which is very avoidable.
A few semesters ago I took a career planning class and we built a resume. Some of these things showed up in that class. Some things should just be known not to do but people do them anyway.
To me most of it is common sense. However, this is very helpful as a reminder to some. I find that there are plenty sites explaining ways to build ideal resumes. There's no excuse for having an ill prepared resume.
This article is informative; yet most of it is common sense. I think for people who have had no college education and are applying for a job right out of high school could really benefit from this article. I am sure companies have seen some crazy resumes come through their office.
I think this is pretty basic information for people who have been around professionalism, but for people who never worked at professional jobs they can make this honest mistakes.
Really? Who would actually put something negative on their resume? Hopefully that goes without saying and it was just used as a filler. I was glad to read that you do not have to list all your jobs. I always worried that if I left one out it was kind of like lying to your potential future employer.
These are all pretty standard resume writing tips. I never understood why people put their hobbies on their resume. It never impressed me when I would screen resumes for potential employee interviews. But I agree with leaving off short term or unimportant jobs off your resume. If you're a college grad and have had a real job since high school, you probably don't need to list all of your part time high school jobs. Most recruiters are not impressed by fast food or seasonal jobs.
Once upon a time, a million years ago (not really but it seems like it), we were told to put every job we've ever done down because you never knew exactly what the employer was looking for. Well it's pretty obvious in this day and age; we know what the employer is looking for, because they tell us in no uncertain terms in the job posting usually. So why clutter up your resume with jobs that aren't important to this particular position you are applying for? I don't understand why people would think it is relevant to put what your hobbies are on your resume, you're not applying to be their friend, you are applying for a job.
These are very good tips. I was a little shocked at the item that talked about not saying "references available upon request" because when I took a technical writing class at SLU, that was something we were told to include on our resume. We should all know better than to put anything non-job related that could potentially hurt our chances of getting an interview.
Another helpful article on what not to do for resumes. I never knew we shouldn't put our age. I mean I know must companies want older people with more experience, but I always thought you had to tell your age. Another thing was I wasn't sure about GPAs and if I should include putting my GPA on my resume. After all these articles most of my questions have been answered.
These are great tips of things not to put on a resume. Some of the things listed were obvious. I would definitely follow these tips when making my resume.
I learned a lot from this article a few points go directly against what I have learned in other classes. I will just have to go with my intuition when it comes to those points.
Most of this seems like common sense but, if you have never written a resume before you may not really think about little things like this. The tendency seems to be to put as much information as possible on your resume but, this turns out to be counterproductive.
This article was very interesting and informative. Honestly, I knew some of these things you are not suppose to include in a resume, but I did not realize how important it was not to include them and why. I thought references were always included, but it makes sense to only include them if they are requested. I also did not know not to include short term jobs. I thought all jobs need to be included.
Nice I like how they mention leaving your GPA off of the resume I thought that was a must do. I am happy to have read this article and learned something that will benefit me in the future.
It maybe time for people to take intramural dunk champion off of their resume. People like to see that you are rounded, but that is too much. People do not go through their resume enough and remove out of date information. I should not see what job you had in high school if you are 30.
Loved the article. It's always good to learn what to do and especially what not to put on your resume. It seems as though employers really want your resume to get right to the good stuff, to find out if your right for the job.
I agree with most of this information. I remember writing a resume in MGMT 240 and we learned about some of the stuff not to put on a resume. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
I agree with most of this information. I remember writing a resume in MGMT 240 and we learned about some of the stuff not to put on a resume. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
This is great advice. I am always looking for ways to make my resume better. I totally think that it is addition to your first impression because you hand this in first, and the employer gets to see what you think about yourself.They also get to see your writing skills and how you word your information. So i really like to get advice on ways to make my "first impression" better.
This article gives some great advice about how to make your resume better. That is always very helpful when job searching. Some things were pretty obvious to me but there were a few things on the list that will help me to clean up my resume a little.
This article was a good refressor of what not to do or put on a resume. All of these were pretty much understood. I am glad I read this article and know all of these will be of great help to me real soon.
This article was very helpful, alot of these the tips i was aware of but some I always wondering about and the article killed those questions I had. Your resume is very important and should be important.
most of these things in this article I have hered or read before. It was a good reinforer for me to make sure my sresume is always in top notch standards.
I believe the most important 2 are trying to not to use words that you don't even know the meaning of, and including off the wall goals in your objective statement. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
I enjoyed this because this is what I will be doing most of the time in my career. Just looking at resumes! I know it seems like things we should already know but it is always nice to get a refresher and brush up on our resume do's and don'ts.
I was already aware of some of these suggestions but agree with the other commenters that its always a good refresher, being so close to graduating and soon applying these concepts to our own resumes for future job hunts.
I enjoyed reading this article because im about to put together my resume. I feel like its common sense not to list negative things about yourself on your resume. What I feel I will take away from reading this is not listing my graduating date as well as not putting my highschool attended.
This article had some great advice and taught me a few new things. I had no idea that you shouldn't put short-term jobs and GPA on your resume. It makes complete sense because after awhile, it loses its relevance. I also didn't know that you shouldn't indicate your age due to discrimination!
This article was awesome! I thought it was great of the crazy things some people put on there resume'. being that my GPA isn't so great, it's awesome that i can leave that off.
I agree with some of the article however I don’t agree with all of it. I would list every aspect as far as experience and wouldn’t leave any of it out. I want to be more qualified in experience then the next time. I also have a high GPA and am proud of it therefore I will list it everytime also.
Most of these suggestions are no brainers. However, I don't agree with all of them. I am about to graduate from college so including my graduation date is vital. Also, I do have a high GPA and I am very proud of it because it took a lot of hard work to get it, so I do include that. But other than that, not including things like hobbies and interests should just be obvious to people.
Thanks alot for the tips. I really got alot out of it. Hopefully everyone's resume is in pretty tip top shape by now. Looking over your resume several times can never be a waste of time. I'm always tweeking mine here and there.
With Career Fair only a few days away this was a good reminder. Not only is it important not to include these things on your resume but also to remember some of them during the interviewing process.
This was a great read; I’ve even taken the time to print this out for future references. As a college student onto his way into the “real” world, having a resume that stands out is something I can really benefit from.
Great advice to say the least! Writing a resume can certainly be overwhelming at times. There is something to be said for tailoring your career objective for the job you are applying. Why would someone hire you if your object doesn’t correlate to the objectives of the job announcement? However, I would disagree with reference portion of the article. Every interviewee has utilized the reference resources provided on my resume.
These resume tips were very helpful. I will keep these tips in mind when tweaking my resume. I think that this is a very helpful guide, and I also saved it for future references.
these were very helpful tips but some were common since. i have realized now that im graduating that i need to update my resume. so i will definitely keep this in mind
The article was very helpful because there were some tips I did not know like putting the year you graduation so they won’t know your age. I have only had one resume in my life time but when I create a new one after I graduate, I will go back to this article and use it as a reference.
I knew most of these but number 3 surprised me. Just last week in an HR class our teacher mentioned that we should put “References available upon request” on our resumes. I suppose the reason for not putting it makes more sense than the reason my teacher gave for needing to put it.
Something else on this list that surprised me was number 6. I thought a GPA would matter to a prospective employer. This may be just because I am proud of my GPA because if I had a not so good GPA I would probably be glad about being able to leave it off of my resume.
There are a lot of things on the list that are common sense not to put on your resume. You should know not to put you gender, race, or religion on your resume. Things like that are irrelevant to you getting a job that you really want.
This is really good advice. Putting information that isn't needed for the job you are trying to get is irrelevant. Past jobs that have nothing to do with your future job or jobs that you did not keep for over 6 months.
Well written article. I think most of the points were fairly common sense things to remember but alot of times people tend to overlook the easy things. Thanks for this.
This article contained alot of good advice. I will come back to this when I'm writing my resume and check to make sure that I followed the guidelines presented here.
This article has a lot of good advice. I already have a resume typed up and saved on my flash drive. I will refer to this site to update my resume on anything that I need to change. This site is something I can use to be beneficial to my life in a long run.
These are fantastic tips. While they are all obvious to me at this point in my life, I remember a time when I was totally unsure as to what to include and not to include on my resume. I remember googling all kinds of resume dos and don'ts the first time I needed one for a job application. One particular recommendation stands out to me, as I was recently helping a friend fine-tune her resume for a job interview. Do not fill it with useless achievements that have no relevance!! I remember reading her resume and getting lost in the babble of high school awards and random plays she claims she painted the backdrop for... it was just too much and was immediately evident to me, and I'm sure it was to the interviewer as well.
This is a great article especially in trying times like this where getting a job is very hard to come by. It is also useful because some people just don't know how or the correct way to write a resume. One thing that was useful for me was the part about the objective because I notice I had a vague objective
Sometimes people want to do more than they are capable of. Discovering your strengths is vital in discovering the path you want to take as a career person. I liked the article though it really wasn't 10 things. Its amazing to me that some people actually just go out in the workplace without a plan. But to each his own I suppose.
These are good things to know considering most of us are graduating very soon. I found most of these to be very obvious, but some I would have never guessed not to put on my resume.
A lot of the things are very obvious things NOT to put on a resume. I mean they definitely need to be known. There were some of them that I actually took into consideration while doing my resume'. This is a good resource to use when creating a resume' especially since there are a pretty good amount of us that will be graduating soon!!!
Most of the tips were common sense. I mean who would put something negative or talk about their high school on a resume? Resume are straight to the point and relatively short. It is interesting to see what some people will put on their resumes though.
Some of these are completely obvious and if someone decides to put something negative on their resume, clearly they aren't very bright. Obviously you wouldn't want to put short term jobs on there as that indicates you're a job hopper. GPA was interesting, I guess I would have thought that it would carry a little more weight.
Good advice. It all seemed like common sense but I'm sure we all need a little reminder of what not to do. The author had a good sense of humor. It was a helpful article; I will remember to heed that advice.
ReplyDeleteVery helpful tips. Some of these seem to be common sense, but maybe that's just to me. I believe the most important 2 are trying to not to use words that you don't even know the meaning of, and including off the wall goals in your objective statement. These seem to be common mistakes of my fellow college colleagues.
ReplyDeleteThe information may be common sense to most, but it is always nice to get a refresher on the no-no’s of resumes. Some of these were pretty funny, I will have to be doubly sure not to put glitter on the next resume I send out.
ReplyDeleteThese are very helpful for what not to put on your resume. I will keep these in mind.
ReplyDeleteI thought that these pointers were obvious but I am sure there are many people that still use inappropriate email address and place achievement on the resume that are not relevant to attaining the job. I am sure that the irrelevant job experience is also a fairly common mistake because of some believing that a resume should include ALL the work you have done.
ReplyDeleteYeah most of these are common sense, but I can see where some people would have a tendency to use a couple. Many people freeze up when it comes to writing their resume. Any help to make it the perfect one is always a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI would believe that most of these would be common sense not to use because who would actually put these things on their resume. It is also a lot of help, but i think i would have enough sense not to list these things
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe that people would actually use some of those things on their resume. I think Chris is right. It is common sense, and I have enough sense to not put these things on my resume.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I thought these were obvious things that people knew not to include. This all goes back to us not really being taught in school about proper resume prep.
ReplyDeleteDo people really put that they have ripped abs on their resume? The article was a bit obvious. Southeastern Louisiana University's website has a lot of good advice on what to put on your resume and what to leave off.
ReplyDeleteIt just goes to show how stupid really are,they really amaze me. I know not to put that kind of stuff on my resume but hey if your that dumb please apply for the same job as me so I can get it.
ReplyDeleteThis is great advice for graduating students who are looking for jobs. Some of the pointers I already learned from other Management classes.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see a resume that has a few of these “no-nos" on it. I can't believe some people would put glitter on their resumes or send in a photo of their selves for a typical office job. Nonetheless, good advice to keep in mind when making my resume.
ReplyDeleteThe tips listed were good tips, but I guess those who were trying to make their resume stand out, went to the extreme. One of the tips listed about irrelevant job experience, that's a really good one. Most students may not think about what kind of job they may want and seek a job for summer break just to have a job. But it may be helpful to try seeking a job in the field that may be of interest, not only to add to your resume, but to make sure that’s what you want to do.
ReplyDeleteThese tips sound pretty generic. I have heard them all a thousand times. However, that doesn't mean that they should not be followed. I think that if people use a little common sense then most of these errors can be avoided. A lot of these errors occur simply because a person is trying to squeeze more into a resume than what is needed. This is a sure sign that you are not nearly as qualified as you believe you are.
ReplyDeleteSome of this stuff should be pretty obvious not to put it on a resume, except for belonging to sorority or fraternity. I do not belong to one, but if I did I would think to include it. I have seen people put it on theirs before, and have herd of people getting jobs because the employer was apart of the same organization.
ReplyDeleteI thought these were all pretty obvious things not to put on a resume.This was helpful though! I think we could all clean up our resume a little.
ReplyDeleteI thought these tips were obvious things to not put on your resume. Very helpful for the job hunting search.
ReplyDeleteThis was really informant and funny at the same time. Some of the things that were listed were just so off the wall and I was like do people really put some of that stuff on their resume? But I would never underestimate people. Once again, I will keep this article in mind when I am making some final tweeks to my resume.
ReplyDeleteThis was great! I can only imagine looking over resumes to find someone who thinks that they are the next "Situation" or that they were prom queen 10 years ago. The sad thing is, in order for them to put this in an article, it actually had to happen. Come on now...
ReplyDeleteI thought some of the tips were common sense. They were still very good tips to remember. I just cannot believe that some people still put things like that on their resume.
ReplyDeleteMany of these left me saying "Duh." They make sense, but it shouldn't have to be something you should think about. Good information though, even if some was a little obvious.
ReplyDeleteIts pretty much common sense as to what to put on your resume and what to leave out.
ReplyDeleteWas that a joke article? There were a couple of things I had not thought of, but most of it was hilariously obvious. Unless you are applying to work at the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory, don't put any of those things on your resume.
ReplyDeleteResumes are difficult to put together and take time to create. These resume tips on what not to put on your resume are helpful but they seem quite obvious. To some people I guess they could be helpful. I have created a resume and I would definitely not put any of these items on it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else for the most part. Most of this stuff is common sense and normal people know better than to put this on a resume. Then again, it is still important to maybe take a class that teaches you about the ends and outs of writing a proper resume just in case.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny to read because even though they seem like commen sense and obvious, people still put these things in their resume. I would just cross out hobbies all together. A future employer does not need to know what you do for fun. I would say make it as simple as possible. Keep it down to one page and keep it professional.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Pretty much common sense but it is amazing to see what people will actually put on their resumes. I've had to look through resumes before and out of about 100 there were maybe ten that actually were decent. So many people put irrelevant job experience and there were entirely too many grammatic errors.
ReplyDeleteThese tips will be really helpful to those who are amateurs and don't really know much about resumes. These things may seem like common sense to most, but not necessarily to some.
ReplyDeleteMy 240 teacher Mrs.N actually help me out with me resume' and made sure it was up to standards. She told me what is important and what is not important for a resume'. These other tips are helpful especially the email address
ReplyDeleteThis are great tips especially if you are writing your resuming for the first time, as students there are also some classes taught on how to write a resume. Also many more tip are found on the internet and students should make use of them.
ReplyDeleteI think these are very useful tips when writing a resume. Some people are just careless when typing up their resume which can determine whether you get a job or not. Even an inappropriate e-mail address can send the signal to a potential employer that you are not fit for the job because lack of maturity.
ReplyDeleteGreat information. After i read this, i know which one i should or shouldn't put on the resume. It is useful.
ReplyDeleteThis was a good article and a great reminder of how resumes should look. Useful advice as graduation nears and it's becoming time to perfect them.
ReplyDeleteI've had the chance to review numerous resume's over the years and aside from the comments about your body, i've seen every other rule broke. Sometimes it's stuff that literally makes you laugh out loud, other times you're just scratching your head wondering why they put that on their resume.
ReplyDeleteWith graduation nearing, this is a good article for us to be reading to further understand the interviewing process.
ReplyDeleteYou would think most people would know not to put these kinds of things on a resume. It is a good reminder though. I need to update my resume now that I am thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI always thought about a resume being like a marketing tool; like selling yourself to a company. As this article talks about being to confident of yourself can be a real turnoff to companies. This article has real applicable things i can apply while working on my own resume.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have someone remind you what not to put on your resume. You need to also remind yourself that you are trying to sell yourself to companies.
ReplyDeleteYea, sometimes people are just dumb. These are all common sense things not to do. Things everyone has heard a million times. But I'm sure there are folks out there that do this very thing.
ReplyDeleteMost of these are common and I would not do anyway. My favorite is the weird or lame email address.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good reminded of how a resume should appear. Most of the things are common sense not to put on there but some people over look the small things.
ReplyDeleteGood advice, I am going to look over my resume and make sure I have not made any of these mistakes.
ReplyDeleteThis article is pretty funny. I like the helpful suggestion of not putting that you have "ripped abs" on your resume. Of course this is only true if the job you are applying for isn't for a cast member position on The Jersey Shore...
ReplyDeleteLol. That is so funny. I should become a hiring manager just so I can get a good laugh at people. All of these things are common sense but people I guess don’t realize these things when they are filling out a resume. They probably weren’t taught the proper way to write a resume or anything pertaining to finding a job.
ReplyDeleteI could not help but laugh at some of these. To me, it is common sense but I guess others have to be told. Come on Mannnnn!
ReplyDeleteI disagree. I think people would want to know about a candidate having ripped abs. Who wouldn't want to know something like that?
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting article. I never heard of somebody Using perfume paper as a resume. I Didn't even know that they had such a thing.
ReplyDeleteThe example with the ripped abs was funny. I will consider all these rules before giving my resume out to companies. I would like to review some resumes for one day and have a good laugh though.
ReplyDeletehaha! that was a funny article. It's amazing how dumb people can be when preparing resumes.I've seen some crazy stuff on resumes and it never ceases to blow my mind how dumb people are. I think everyone should read this article before putting together a resume.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if these people are serious about getting a job. Also, are they testing the employer just to see if they would hire them with a resume such as these(ripped abs, please!!!).
ReplyDeleteGood information to remember, all comes as common sense but i guess some people need reminding. Resumes are very important in the business world.
ReplyDeleteGood article , but all this comes with commonsense. Some of those things people should already know that it shouldnt go on their resume.
ReplyDeleteOK info. But all of this should be common sense. I really dont think too many people are going to put outlandish objectives in that section of their resume.
ReplyDeleteI have been told by many to include a distinct objective on my resume, but I refuse, because it’s cheesy and ridiculous. This article further proves that point! I have also noticed lots of friends including many irrelevant side jobs on resumes.
ReplyDeleteThis article may seem like a no brainer when you first read it but a lot of people will put things like this in their resumes. I know now what to leave out and what to put in.
ReplyDeleteI already knew the majority of the things listed and I thought it was a bit condescending toward jobseekers. What a waste of time. I know some employers do not really read resumes. I had an employer who was going to hire me and send me off to training in a different state and she did not read that I was in college. lol
ReplyDeleteThis is funny but real I know a lot people have done it that why they wrote down this ten tips.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that there are people out there who would actually put some of those things on their resume. It seems like common sense to me what should be put on it and what shouldn't.
ReplyDeleteI think most of this was common sense but being reminded is always helpful.
ReplyDeleteHaha, those seem like common sense things to me but I suppose they have that list for a reason. Some people must be oblivious.
ReplyDeleteThese are mostly obvious, but helpful tips. However, I am in a Fraternity, and it will be on my resume for sure, I do not care what that tip about it says.
ReplyDeleteYou never can get enough information about what to put on your resume.
ReplyDeleteExcellent resume grooming tips. Having a good resume is the most helpful tool you can have in a job application process and it can never be too perfect. And always remember the rule of thumb, less is more.
ReplyDeleteSome of these "Tips" were pretty off-the-wall, but helpful none-the-less. Some people are oblivious as to how obvious some things are, unfortunately.
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ReplyDeleteIncluding Hobbies such as reading is something I would never consider. I wonder if putting something like, "Read Wall Street Journal Daily" would stand out at all.
ReplyDeleteWow. I would think that most people who are old enough to worry about a resume would know better than to do those things. Colored paper?? Glitter? Really?
ReplyDeleteI think it's crazy that enough people have been dumb enough to do these kinds of things to warrant an entire article about them.
ReplyDeleteThat has to be one of the most embarrasing things to have something on your resume and get caught up in it. The only thing that could be worse is putting something so ridiculous that the interviewer can tell it as soon as they look at the resume.
ReplyDeleteI think this is pretty basic information for people who have been around professionalism, but for people who never worked at professional jobs they can make this honest mistakes.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty funny, I would like to think my resume is standard because it help me to get to the interview process which is what the resume is suppose to do for you.
ReplyDeleteThis info wasn't as helpful as much as others, if you ask me this is all common sense stuff. Of course you shouldn't put pictures of yourself on your resume, are you crazy. The whole idea of a resume is a piece of paper, how someone can get a feel for you on paper, put a picture on that and they'll only be able to judge you off that picture. The ideas just seemed very basic, I would hope most college students would know this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a funny post. But I agree most of these things are common sense.
ReplyDeleteMost of this is common sense but you know that no matter how common it is that someone would still put it on there, just not thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteAlthough most of this is common sense, it is always good to have a reminder of what shouldn't be put on your resume. If you are using an online template sometimes they have some of those things on there and if you don't pay attention you can easily put some of the things on there.
ReplyDeleteMost of these are plain common sense but then again some people may just make that one mistake that can hurt them in the end. I have been working on my resume for a full-time job after college and feel that it may not be good enough because I don't have full qualifications only because I have only worked in restaurants my entire time.
ReplyDeleteThis article might be helpful for some people, but seems to vague. Having a great resume can put you in the running for a potential position once a student graduates.
ReplyDeleteI like my resumes plain and to the point. I know if I had to read resume I wouldn't care about half that crap. I want to know about education and work experience.
ReplyDeleteAll of this seemed like common sense to me, but I guess people will do anything to get some attention on their resume. I've always been a believer in just presenting yourself as you are and hoping for the best. These silly tactics are just gimmicks that will definitely do more harm than good.
ReplyDeleteThis article is funny when you are reading it, but when you relate it to real life this is true. People soemtimes do someone of the dummst errors and put things they should have put.
ReplyDeleteI think that you should only put your GPA on your resume if it is higher than a 3.5 overall. You want to put your best foot forward, and while say a 3.0 GPA is good it doesn't convey your best. You should also list accomplishments without giving too much detail. This often lures the interview in to ask questions, giving you the opportunity to explain the aheivements and start a conversation.
ReplyDeleteThis article has facts that you think you would be common sense, but I’m sure people would still do some without even thinking. I agree that you should always figure out your strengths and then find a career that is aligned with your strengths. This will hopefully allow you to be happy in your career choice and help you to succeed.
ReplyDeleteThis article really gets down to the basics, but it is a good thing because for the most part people forget to be themselves and use their strengths. Instead, people try to impress businesses and companies by being someone they think the company wants, when they should be themselves and show their own strengths. The article says that when a company uses your strengths it feels natural to work their and it comes easy. I think this is the thing most people overlook and this can really help job-satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteI wish we were more like animals and already know what our strengths are. I am very indecisive and figuring out my strengths will be tough. I am graduating this semester and I hope I pin point a few of my strengths soon. I will need them on interviews.
ReplyDeleteThese are good tips for composing a resume and it appears that many people need to be exposed to this common knowledge based on some of the don't dos mentioned. These tips should be followed. It is great to have a resume that stands out in a good way but if it stands out in the wrong way it is one of the first to get thrown in the trash. Really, before anyone puts information on a resume they should keep in mind that the point is to prevent yourself professionally.
ReplyDeleteI think it is very important to sit and think about what to put on your resume. Most people put strengths about themselves that isn't even one of their strengths. They will just put everything on it to make themselves looks good, but the employer will quickly find out that it is not a trait of that employee and they could be fired later on. People just don't think!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very informative article. I enjoyed the great tips it points out to form a successful and productive resume. Employers must be completely honest on what they put on their resume because employers WILL eventually find out. Honesty is key. Ask your friends and colleagues about the strengths you think you possess. Always get that second input. These are very good tips, with dedication and the usual common sense a prospective employee should be able to form an efficient resume.
ReplyDeleteMost of these seem to be common sense, but helpful for student who are graduating soon. Having an attractive resume can stand out and put you in the running for a potential position once a student graduates.
ReplyDeleteGlitter and perfumed paper really made me laugh! Most of these are common sense but perhaps not for everyone.
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ReplyDeleteA good article with some good advice. However, I do believe most of these should be common sense to most out there. You should always have a professional looking resume. You should also always be honest on a resume. Make sure that what you put on there is true because you wouldn’t want to be fired over something stupid like lying about one of your strengths.
ReplyDeleteIt is very important to understand your strengths; however, it is equally important to understand your weaknesses. For while the competitor may have won many victories; he has never lost because of his strength, but because of his weakness. So while understanding our strength gives us the ability as assess our standing, understanding our weaknesses give us the ability to assess where we are vulnerable and where we need to improve. So while your strengths can help you get the job, evaluating your weaknesses will help you improve your performance once you have been hired (and hopefully lead to raises and promotions).
ReplyDeleteI thought some of the tips were common sense. They were still very good tips to remember though. I just cannot believe that some people still put some of the things he mentioned on their resume.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people want to do more than they are capable of. Discovering your strengths is vital in discovering the path you want to take as a career person. I liked the article though it really wasn't 10 things. Its amazing to me that some people actually just go out in the workplace without a plan. But to each his own I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThese tips can be very helpful because you can always do better when it comes to your resume. Everyone should have a good idea of what is going to be on his or her resume, but the way it is presented can make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteAll of these suggestions were great. I can honestly say I have never made these mistakes when typing up a resume'. I do think that this is a great tool for students who are just entering the job market. Resume's are very essential when trying to land a job. It's definitely an important first impression.
ReplyDeleteI think the stand that stands out to me the most is putting your hobbies on a resume. I do not think that too many people would really care about what you do in your leisure time. I think the only time it would be beneficial is that if your boss likes to do those types of things too, but still then I wouldn't bet on that happening.
ReplyDeleteThis article may seem like a no brainer when you first read it but a lot of people will put things like this in their resumes. I know now what to leave out and what to put in.
ReplyDeleteThese were all very good tips and all ones I have heard before and have made sure didn’t make it to my resume. Most people would know these through common sense but I have seen some resumes that were just disaster areas and those people wondered why they didn’t get the job.
ReplyDeleteI think that alot of the mistakes that were listed in the article. are mistakes that a lot of young people make when their just starting out in the job hunting world. Since I'm constantly updating and making changes to my resume, these are some great tips.
ReplyDeleteThese were some very good and helpful tips. Even though most of the tips were common sense to most people (hopefully!) it is always nice to have a refresher. I will be sure not to do these things the next time I send out my resume.
ReplyDeleteThese are very helpful tips on how to make a resume. Being honest and upfront will go a long way.
ReplyDeleteI like the article, but just like everyone else I think these are very common sense things. If we just trust in our strengths and if we acquire the skill the position is asking for we should be fine.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a god article. Some of the pointers that they gave were pretty obvious. I am sure there a plenty of people that still do some of the things that they are saying not to do. A resume is so important and if it is done right it can help you get the job that you want.
ReplyDeleteWriting my resume was hard for me because I have not spent much time thinking about my individual strengths and weaknesses. It is important to know what your good at and what you need to work on. I have actually used one of his suggestions by asking people I know what they see as my strengths and weaknesses.
ReplyDeleteI've actually put alot of time and effort into my resume making it "shine". I've even used outside resources such as a friend that I have that works at a job staffing firm. These tips are very helpful though. Some of the things I have though about, others i should probably consider.
ReplyDeleteThis article is really important when applying for jobs. I think it is important to know exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are. Once you have figured out your strengths, you will be more able to find a job that fits you and hopefully one that you enjoy. I have read of several things not to put on your resume and a lot are common sense, but being able to identify your strengths is one of the most important things on your resume.
ReplyDeleteThis article was very helpful. Due to a helpful professor, I consider my resume to be great. It is simple and informative. Potential employers don't want clutter in a resume. Less is definitely more. Being able to identify what belongs and what doesn't is very important to have for a short, but sweet resume.
ReplyDeleteWow, it just goes to show u that what is common sense to most is not to everyone. I can't believe some of those people, but I do agree it's nice to have a refresher course. I guess I really can't talk till my resume is air tight.
ReplyDeleteWhen applying for jobs this article becomes very important. Its very important to know what your strenghts and your weaknesses are. By finding your strenghts this shows you what you will not only be good at but it will be something that you like to do. By finding your weaknesses it shows you what you want to stay away from when finding a job. The strenghts are some of the things you would want to menton in your resume.
ReplyDeleteI can understand the point of view the author had in the article but I feel differently about certain things. When you speak the general public then it's okay to be board, however if you going into a field where you have to specializes then you must provide with past published work and new research work. It can get extensive.
ReplyDeleteThe article “10 Things You Should Never Put On Your Resume” was common sense things, but good things to be reminded of when making a resume. Resumes’ are essential to landing you an interview, so it must be perfectly written to highlight yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe keys pointed out in the article "10 Things You should Never Put On Your Resume" were good tips, but common sense for the most part. I have made numerous copies and updates of my resume and consider it to be solid. I think it is definitely important to not fill a resume with fluff and to keep all information truthful in a concise manner. This is an article I'll have my young adult brothers read.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a pretty simple concept but I guess most people really don't think about what their strengths are. I didn't try it yet but I definitely will because it look very simple and it might actually work.
ReplyDeleteA resume is a very important aspect when applying for a job. To me it may be the most important. If you resume isn't professional or interesting then your chances of getting "looked at" are very slim. You have to have an impressive resume for them to even think about interviewing you. This is a very helpful article of what not to put on your resume.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else for the most part. Most of this stuff is common sense and normal people know better than to put this on a resume. Then again, it is still important to maybe take a class that teaches you about the ends and outs of writing a proper resume just in case.
ReplyDeleteResumes are very important to getting a job so it’s important to have a good resume. It is the employer’s first impression of you and first impressions are sensitive. So these are some helpful tips. Some were generic ones that I have heard before. But all in all, this was a helpful article.
ReplyDeleteThis are some great tips especially if you writing your resume for he first time. There are also classes at SELU that explain exactly how to make resumes or you can simply ask of of your business professor. Most of the tips ion this article are common sense, but there are people out there that just don't know.
ReplyDeleteSeems more like common sense stuff, but sound advice. Sounds like he is simplifying this so anyone, like people not going to college at any point, can make a better resume.
ReplyDeleteI've learned how to make a resume and have enough common sense to not put anything dumb on it. But there is always room for a reminder, especially if the stress kicks in.
ReplyDeleteThis information was helpful in giving advice on discovering strengths and weaknesses. I think it's a great idea to ask others what some of your strengths are because some of the most important one are unnoticable to you.
ReplyDeleteI like the article, especially with the birds. I think it only makes sense to put positive things on a resume, not negative. It's always best to be honest... never lie!
ReplyDeleteI think these tips are good. These are things most people should know about when preparing a resume.
ReplyDeleteI am building a resume now and what great timing for this article to be on links of the day. Very helpful advice and I had a few of these on my resume.
ReplyDeleteI like the examples in the article. The examples help explain exactly what points he is trying to make. I think its very informative and interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt seems obvious not to include most of the stuff on this list in your resume, but this is still good information. I would have thought it was okay to include being in a sorority or fraternity on your resume. I have heard of people putting that on their resume, and it served in their benefit. I guess it would depend on where you were applying.
ReplyDeleteYeah most of these are common sense that you shouldnt put on your resume , but I can see where some people would have a tendency to use a couple. i heard that putting frats and sororities on your resume was a good thing but i guess it all depends
ReplyDeleteVery helpful! I especially love the part that explains that your carrer should be in the area of your strengths. This is the only way you can like your job, and have a fulfilling life.
ReplyDeleteThis let's me realize how lucky we are to have classes in college to let us know the right and wrong things to put on a resume. Some aren't as fortunate and might actually put some of these things.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting article, and it made me realize that you truly discover your "strengths" by asking "your people". Believe it or not, your friends know you better than you know yourself. They have watched you grow. A friend will really give u an honest answer and tell you what your strengths truly are. This article was very helpful, and it shows u what NOT to put on your resume. I will definately recommend this article to everyone.
ReplyDeleteGood advice I will follow most of it when I rewrite my resume. The resume is the foundation for employers. It can make you or brake you so following this advice could be helpful.
ReplyDeleteI have recently started working on my resume and was a little confused what to put in it. This link was a great guide in helping me create a great resume.
ReplyDeleteI really truly liked the article, "10 Things You Never Put On Your Resume." While it was funny the things that a person might put on a resume that they should not I believe that they needed to be addresses. Reason being that for the longest I have been talked to about what to put on a resume and not what not to put on a resume. This is an interesting read for someone who wants to smile and learn something about what not to put on a resume at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI haven't worked on my resume in a few years but knowing what not to put on a resume should be common sense. After writing a resume you should always let someone else, not your drinking buddy, proof read it and make sure it comes across as professional.
ReplyDeleteI have been working on my resume for the past semster or so, and I have seen many resume how-to's. Most of the things I saw on here were pretty common sense, but any help is good. Also, not everyone has common sense.
ReplyDeleteGood article... resumes are important..
ReplyDeleteMost of the information seems likfe common sense, but sometimes we just dont remember. Also remembering when you do something that you are good at (a strength of yours) you will be succesful at it! If you do not like what you are doing, you probably wont make it very far.
This article was a good one; however i feel as though most of it was common sense. It is always helpful to have a reminder of what to do and what not to do. There are many helpful templates online for helping write a resume today so having a poor resume is something which is very avoidable.
ReplyDeleteA few semesters ago I took a career planning class and we built a resume. Some of these things showed up in that class. Some things should just be known not to do but people do them anyway.
ReplyDeleteTo me most of it is common sense. However, this is very helpful as a reminder to some. I find that there are plenty sites explaining ways to build ideal resumes. There's no excuse for having an ill prepared resume.
ReplyDeleteJust fine advice! I am actually in the process of building a resume now so this came just in handy! Im sure it will help my resume shine.
ReplyDeleteThis article is informative; yet most of it is common sense. I think for people who have had no college education and are applying for a job right out of high school could really benefit from this article. I am sure companies have seen some crazy resumes come through their office.
ReplyDeleteI think this is pretty basic information for people who have been around professionalism, but for people who never worked at professional jobs they can make this honest mistakes.
ReplyDeleteThis was a little more helpful at understanding what to put for certain information on the application.... I actually liked this one... Kudos...
ReplyDeleteReally? Who would actually put something negative on their resume? Hopefully that goes without saying and it was just used as a filler. I was glad to read that you do not have to list all your jobs. I always worried that if I left one out it was kind of like lying to your potential future employer.
ReplyDeleteThese are all pretty standard resume writing tips. I never understood why people put their hobbies on their resume. It never impressed me when I would screen resumes for potential employee interviews. But I agree with leaving off short term or unimportant jobs off your resume. If you're a college grad and have had a real job since high school, you probably don't need to list all of your part time high school jobs. Most recruiters are not impressed by fast food or seasonal jobs.
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time, a million years ago (not really but it seems like it), we were told to put every job we've ever done down because you never knew exactly what the employer was looking for. Well it's pretty obvious in this day and age; we know what the employer is looking for, because they tell us in no uncertain terms in the job posting usually. So why clutter up your resume with jobs that aren't important to this particular position you are applying for? I don't understand why people would think it is relevant to put what your hobbies are on your resume, you're not applying to be their friend, you are applying for a job.
ReplyDeleteThese are very good tips. I was a little shocked at the item that talked about not saying "references available upon request" because when I took a technical writing class at SLU, that was something we were told to include on our resume. We should all know better than to put anything non-job related that could potentially hurt our chances of getting an interview.
ReplyDeleteAnother helpful article on what not to do for resumes. I never knew we shouldn't put our age. I mean I know must companies want older people with more experience, but I always thought you had to tell your age. Another thing was I wasn't sure about GPAs and if I should include putting my GPA on my resume. After all these articles most of my questions have been answered.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips of things not to put on a resume. Some of the things listed were obvious. I would definitely follow these tips when making my resume.
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot from this article a few points go directly against what I have learned in other classes. I will just have to go with my intuition when it comes to those points.
ReplyDeleteMost of this seems like common sense but, if you have never written a resume before you may not really think about little things like this. The tendency seems to be to put as much information as possible on your resume but, this turns out to be counterproductive.
ReplyDeleteThis article was very interesting and informative. Honestly, I knew some of these things you are not suppose to include in a resume, but I did not realize how important it was not to include them and why. I thought references were always included, but it makes sense to only include them if they are requested. I also did not know not to include short term jobs. I thought all jobs need to be included.
ReplyDeleteNice I like how they mention leaving your GPA off of the resume I thought that was a must do. I am happy to have read this article and learned something that will benefit me in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt maybe time for people to take intramural dunk champion off of their resume. People like to see that you are rounded, but that is too much. People do not go through their resume enough and remove out of date information. I should not see what job you had in high school if you are 30.
ReplyDeleteLoved the article. It's always good to learn what to do and especially what not to put on your resume. It seems as though employers really want your resume to get right to the good stuff, to find out if your right for the job.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty common knowledge, but I guess this would be helpful to someone who hasn't been in the work force very long. Good article.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty common knowledge, but I guess this would be helpful to someone who hasn't been in the work force very long. Good article.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of this information. I remember writing a resume in MGMT 240 and we learned about some of the stuff not to put on a resume. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of this information. I remember writing a resume in MGMT 240 and we learned about some of the stuff not to put on a resume. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
ReplyDeleteThis is great advice. I am always looking for ways to make my resume better. I totally think that it is addition to your first impression because you hand this in first, and the employer gets to see what you think about yourself.They also get to see your writing skills and how you word your information. So i really like to get advice on ways to make my "first impression" better.
ReplyDeleteThis article gives some great advice about how to make your resume better. That is always very helpful when job searching. Some things were pretty obvious to me but there were a few things on the list that will help me to clean up my resume a little.
ReplyDeletethe article gives some good advice but some things or just common sense. but know this things is very helpful.
ReplyDeleteThis article was a good refressor of what not to do or put on a resume. All of these were pretty much understood. I am glad I read this article and know all of these will be of great help to me real soon.
ReplyDeleteThe article gave me some good advice. But a lot of thing you should know already. But it was a good piece of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThis article was very helpful, alot of these the tips i was aware of but some I always wondering about and the article killed those questions I had. Your resume is very important and should be important.
ReplyDeletemost of these things in this article I have hered or read before. It was a good reinforer for me to make sure my sresume is always in top notch standards.
ReplyDeleteI believe the most important 2 are trying to not to use words that you don't even know the meaning of, and including off the wall goals in your objective statement. Some of it is common sense, but at the same time it is good to be reminded every once in a while about the things we have learned, especially since most of us will be graduating soon and probably getting different full time jobs.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this because this is what I will be doing most of the time in my career. Just looking at resumes! I know it seems like things we should already know but it is always nice to get a refresher and brush up on our resume do's and don'ts.
ReplyDeleteI was already aware of some of these suggestions but agree with the other commenters that its always a good refresher, being so close to graduating and soon applying these concepts to our own resumes for future job hunts.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this article because im about to put together my resume. I feel like its common sense not to list negative things about yourself on your resume. What I feel I will take away from reading this is not listing my graduating date as well as not putting my highschool attended.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, great career advice that I will make sure to use when I start my job search!
ReplyDeleteThis article had some great advice and taught me a few new things. I had no idea that you shouldn't put short-term jobs and GPA on your resume. It makes complete sense because after awhile, it loses its relevance. I also didn't know that you shouldn't indicate your age due to discrimination!
ReplyDeleteThis article was awesome! I thought it was great of the crazy things some people put on there resume'. being that my GPA isn't so great, it's awesome that i can leave that off.
ReplyDeleteI agree with some of the article however I don’t agree with all of it. I would list every aspect as far as experience and wouldn’t leave any of it out. I want to be more qualified in experience then the next time. I also have a high GPA and am proud of it therefore I will list it everytime also.
ReplyDeleteMost of these suggestions are no brainers. However, I don't agree with all of them. I am about to graduate from college so including my graduation date is vital. Also, I do have a high GPA and I am very proud of it because it took a lot of hard work to get it, so I do include that. But other than that, not including things like hobbies and interests should just be obvious to people.
ReplyDeleteThanks alot for the tips. I really got alot out of it. Hopefully everyone's resume is in pretty tip top shape by now. Looking over your resume several times can never be a waste of time. I'm always tweeking mine here and there.
ReplyDeleteWith Career Fair only a few days away this was a good reminder. Not only is it important not to include these things on your resume but also to remember some of them during the interviewing process.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great read; I’ve even taken the time to print this out for future references. As a college student onto his way into the “real” world, having a resume that stands out is something I can really benefit from.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice to say the least! Writing a resume can certainly be overwhelming at times. There is something to be said for tailoring your career objective for the job you are applying. Why would someone hire you if your object doesn’t correlate to the objectives of the job announcement? However, I would disagree with reference portion of the article. Every interviewee has utilized the reference resources provided on my resume.
ReplyDeleteThese resume tips were very helpful. I will keep these tips in mind when tweaking my resume. I think that this is a very helpful guide, and I also saved it for future references.
ReplyDeletethese were very helpful tips but some were common since. i have realized now that im graduating that i need to update my resume. so i will definitely keep this in mind
ReplyDeleteThe article was very helpful because there were some tips I did not know like putting the year you graduation so they won’t know your age. I have only had one resume in my life time but when I create a new one after I graduate, I will go back to this article and use it as a reference.
ReplyDeleteI knew most of these but number 3 surprised me. Just last week in an HR class our teacher mentioned that we should put “References available upon request” on our resumes. I suppose the reason for not putting it makes more sense than the reason my teacher gave for needing to put it.
ReplyDeleteSomething else on this list that surprised me was number 6. I thought a GPA would matter to a prospective employer. This may be just because I am proud of my GPA because if I had a not so good GPA I would probably be glad about being able to leave it off of my resume.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of things on the list that are common sense not to put on your resume. You should know not to put you gender, race, or religion on your resume. Things like that are irrelevant to you getting a job that you really want.
ReplyDeleteThis is really good advice. Putting information that isn't needed for the job you are trying to get is irrelevant. Past jobs that have nothing to do with your future job or jobs that you did not keep for over 6 months.
ReplyDeleteWell written article. I think most of the points were fairly common sense things to remember but alot of times people tend to overlook the easy things. Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteThis article contained alot of good advice. I will come back to this when I'm writing my resume and check to make sure that I followed the guidelines presented here.
ReplyDeleteThis website gives some good advice! It all seemed like obvious information, but it is always good to just reassure people who aren't certain.
ReplyDeleteThis article has a lot of good advice. I already have a resume typed up and saved on my flash drive. I will refer to this site to update my resume on anything that I need to change. This site is something I can use to be beneficial to my life in a long run.
ReplyDeleteThis was a good article. Especially with Career Fair coming up. Some of these were no-brainers but some of them were things I didnt know.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic tips. While they are all obvious to me at this point in my life, I remember a time when I was totally unsure as to what to include and not to include on my resume. I remember googling all kinds of resume dos and don'ts the first time I needed one for a job application. One particular recommendation stands out to me, as I was recently helping a friend fine-tune her resume for a job interview. Do not fill it with useless achievements that have no relevance!! I remember reading her resume and getting lost in the babble of high school awards and random plays she claims she painted the backdrop for... it was just too much and was immediately evident to me, and I'm sure it was to the interviewer as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great article especially in trying times like this where getting a job is very hard to come by. It is also useful because some people just don't know how or the correct way to write a resume. One thing that was useful for me was the part about the objective because I notice I had a vague objective
ReplyDeleteSometimes people want to do more than they are capable of. Discovering your strengths is vital in discovering the path you want to take as a career person. I liked the article though it really wasn't 10 things. Its amazing to me that some people actually just go out in the workplace without a plan. But to each his own I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThese are good things to know considering most of us are graduating very soon. I found most of these to be very obvious, but some I would have never guessed not to put on my resume.
ReplyDeleteA lot of the things are very obvious things NOT to put on a resume. I mean they definitely need to be known. There were some of them that I actually took into consideration while doing my resume'. This is a good resource to use when creating a resume' especially since there are a pretty good amount of us that will be graduating soon!!!
ReplyDeleteMost of the tips were common sense. I mean who would put something negative or talk about their high school on a resume? Resume are straight to the point and relatively short. It is interesting to see what some people will put on their resumes though.
ReplyDeleteI think these tips are very useful when filling out a resume. I was really confused about to put and what not to put on my resume.
ReplyDeleteSome of these are completely obvious and if someone decides to put something negative on their resume, clearly they aren't very bright. Obviously you wouldn't want to put short term jobs on there as that indicates you're a job hopper. GPA was interesting, I guess I would have thought that it would carry a little more weight.
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