Resume Myths

            Here are a few common resume myths debunked.

  1. It doesn’t have to be one page.  If you are applying for a job at a lawn maintenance company, limiting yourself to one page might be advantageous.  However, if you are applying for a higher-level job or have held more than one job, you might want to include more than one page.  Consulting resumes are particularly long.  Regardless of the length you choose, remember to keep your resume as concise as possible.  Keeping a resume short is often the best idea.

 

  1. It might be better not to include a hobbies or interests section.  This section of your resume is generally not very relevant to the job to which you are applying.  Unless it happens to be incredibly relevant (such as the hobby of horseback riding when applying for a position as a zookeeper) do not bother including these.  In some cases, your hobbies might actually damage your chances of getting a job if the person reading your resume has an opposing view (such as “Republican Party Fundraising” if the human resource manager is a Democrat).

 

  1. You don’t have to lie.  If you are looking for a job that is well suited to you, you will be able to impress your prospective employer by simply highlighting your skills.  Even though you’re not lying, however, don’t sell yourself short.  If your official title was “Administrative Assistant” but in reality you headed a team of ten administrators, put “Administrative Assistant (Head of Human Resources Administration)” on your resume to clarify what your position actually entailed.

 


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