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10 Things to Leave Off Your Resume 📝🚫 Crafting the perfect resume is a fine balance between showcasing your skills and keeping it concise. While it's tempting to include every detail of your career, some things are best left out. Here are ten items to avoid on your resume to make it stand out for the right reasons. 📈✨ Objective Statements 🎯 Objective statements are outdated. Instead, use a professional summary that highlights your skills and experiences. 📝 Irrelevant Work Experience 🛠️ Focus on roles and experiences that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. Skip the part-time jobs from college unless they are directly related. 🏢 Personal Information 🚫 Details like age, marital status, and personal hobbies (unless they are relevant) should be left off. This helps avoid unconscious bias. 🛑 Unprofessional Email Addresses 📧 Use a professional email address that includes your name. An email like "partyqueen89@example.com" won’t make a great impression. 🙅♀️ Photographs 📸 In many countries, including a photo can lead to bias. Let your skills and experience speak for themselves. 🚫 Every Single Job You’ve Had 👨🍳👨💻👨🏫 Stick to the most relevant and recent positions. Detailing every job can make your resume unnecessarily long and cluttered. 📄 References Available Upon Request 📃 This statement is unnecessary and takes up valuable space. Employers will ask for references if they need them. 💬 High School Information 🎓 Once you have some college or professional experience, your high school details become less relevant. 🏫 Salary Information 💰 Discussing salary should be reserved for the interview stage. Including it on your resume can limit your negotiating power. 💵 Exaggerations or Lies 🚫 Always be honest. Misrepresenting your experience or skills can backfire and damage your professional reputation. 🔍 Crafting a resume that stands out means including only the most pertinent information. Keep it professional, relevant, and concise to make a great impression on potential employers! 🌟

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