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Title: Crafting a Concise and Impactful Resume
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A common pitfall for first-time resume writers is including excessive information, resulting in lengthy resumes that go unread. Here's how to create a concise and effective resume that captures attention.Article:
When people craft their first resume, they often overwhelm it with too much detail, trying to include every accomplishment from birth onward. The result? An overly long document that no one wants to read.
Remember, even a well-crafted resume typically gets only a 15 to 30-second glance from the initial screener, often someone in Human Resources tasked with reviewing hundreds of resumes daily. Your resume needs to convey key information swiftly and effectively.
Here are things you generally shouldn’t include:
- Age or Date of Birth: It's unnecessary and, in the U.S., employers don’t have the legal right to know. Simply confirm if you’re over 18 if required.
- Religious or Political Affiliations: Focus on community involvement instead. Mentioning volunteer work is encouraged, but political or specific religious ties might be best left out.
- Reasons for Leaving Past Jobs: Society is mobile, and changing jobs frequently is common. Avoid negative reasons that may portray you in a bad light; instead, use neutral reasons like seeking better opportunities.
- Social Security Number (SSN): Only provide this for civil service applications, as putting it on general resumes poses identity theft risks.
- Health Information: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, your health status is generally private. An employer can only ask health-related questions that directly pertain to job requirements, like lifting requirements.
- Marital Status: Particularly if you’re a single parent, this may unintentionally raise concerns about availability. In the U.S., employers can’t legally inquire about this, so there’s no need to include it.
By focusing on relevant skills and experiences while avoiding unnecessary personal details, your resume will be more likely to make a positive impression, even in just 30 seconds.
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