A well-crafted resume contains only the
information that proves you're a qualified candidate. Eliminate resume
clutter by removing useless information that potential employers often
view as filler and a waste of their time. Here's a short list of the
worst offenders:
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"References available on request." Listing the actual references on your resume is even worse.
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Your Social Security number or driver's license number.
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The date your resume was prepared.
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Your company's telephone number.
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Your high school or grammar school if you're a college graduate.
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Dates you spent involved in college extracurricular activities.
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Dates you were involved with professional or civic organizations unless using them to fill in gaps or add heft to your claims.
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Names of (human) past employers; put these on your reference sheet with contact information.