DONT DO THIS

on your resume5 Tips on what not to do

1-Write an ObjectiveYou should be writing a

Professional Profile that

looks like this

Professional Graphic Designer with the ability

to think outside the box when creating

exceptional products

2-Average Achievements

Making 20-30 sales calls per day is

not impressive

Achievements that have zero

relevance to the industry or position

Providing excellent customer

service to your clients

3-Include Personal Info

Proud owner of a cocker spaniel

Passionate fly fisherman, always looking for an

opportunity to catch the big one

Car enthusiast, currently rebuilding a

mustang convertible

4-Strange Details

Inappropriate Email address:

bigdaddy22@youremail.com

Writing in 3rd person: Nick is an

excellent employment consultant

Providing references: too presumptuous

(don’t even add references available)

5-Unrelated Experience

Going into detail describing

experience that is non-transferable

Listing irrelevant education or training

Using a Resume Style that doesn’t

show how you are a good fit

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