Things Your Resume Doesn't Need To Include

When writing a resume, you want to make sure it's clear, concise, and tailored to the job description. To help eliminate unnecessary information that could be holding your resume back, here are some tips on things to remove from your resume. These tips help with removing things that could be preventing you from getting an interview and outdated information, as well as helps free up space on your resume to make sure your resume length stays within 1 - 2 pages.

Things To Remove From Your Resume

  • Full physical address - You don't need to include your full address on your resume. Include only your city, state abbreviation and zip code.
  • Multiple email addresses and phone numbers - You don't need to have a ton of contact information on your resume. Include one email an
    d phone number that you can be reached at most of the time.
  • Objective statement - You don't need an objective because it is outdated. It's better to show an employer why they should hire you by adding a resume summary that highlights your relevant skills and strengths versus telling an employer what you're looking for in a job.
  • Older work experience - Typically, you only want to include about the past 15 years of work experience on your resume or a little over that unless a job specifically says they are looking for someone with more than 15 years of experience.
  • High school information - Typically, you wouldn't need to include your high school diploma or GED information if you graduated from college or attended college. Just add your college information.
  • GPA - You wouldn't need to include your GPA on your resume unless it's required or it's a GPA that could help get you an interview. Otherwise, including it could do more harm than good.
  • Interests - Personal interests wouldn't go on your resume unless it's relevant to the jobs you're applying for, related to the company mission or values or it's something that could help get you an interview.
  • References - You don't need to add references or that references are available upon request because this is outdated.

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