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Resume and Interview Tips

All Time Resume No-no's
By:Mark Wells

Of course, what you included in your resume is the most important thing to consider. But did you know that there are restrictions and other information that you should not inscribe in your resume as these may ruin your chances of being interviewed or may subject you to discrimination. Try to read these "Resume No-No's" before they command the hiring managers to put your resume in the shredding machine.

A complete listing of your education, work experience and professional training
Although you may say this should be included, a complete listing of information not relevant to the position or company being targeted has little or no value for the hiring managers. Employers are most interested in that information which is most current (the most recent 10-15 years). As a result, while your experience and achievements in 1967 may be impressive, they may have little value in today's market, particularly if you have nothing recent to add.

Salary History and Salary Requirement
Keep salary history separate from both the cover letter and resume information, by creating an individual text to address this particular history. Providing a set or specific salary amount will significantly reduce your ability to effectively negotiate salary, later. Providing a salary range leaves room for negotiation. It's intelligent, therefore, to do your homework on salary rates for your location, field and industry prior to engaging in a job search. (Resume Writing Services such as www.resumeactivewriters.com provides outstanding salary information and salary calculator to every field).

Another good option is to address the question without quite answering it, "Salary is fully negotiable," which shows that you recognize the request and are willing to discuss the issue at interview.
Age, marital status, religious beliefs, number of dependents, and other specific personal information

It is illegal under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations for potential employers to inquire about a job candidate's age, marital status, religious beliefs, number of dependents, and other specific personal information. So, it's a wise idea for job candidates and head hunters to understand what is permitted and to become very familiar with potential discrimination issues under the EEOC.

Date of High school Graduation
Though very necessary when your high school diploma is your highest educational attainment, it is unwise to include the date of your graduation to high school because providing such allows a potential employer to determine a candidate's age, which can be considered discriminatory under U.S. EEOC regulations. (For those who have their high school diploma as their highest educational achievement, there are resume companies that offer you help to secure an interview, check out http://www.ResumeActiveWriters.com ) Because college can be completed at any stage of a job candidate's life, the date of college graduation is not necessarily indicative of a candidate's age.





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