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Things To Remove From Your Resume

The document outlines 11 things to remove from your resume to enhance its effectiveness, such as replacing objective statements with strong summaries and focusing on relevant work experience. It emphasizes the importance of keeping personal information professional, avoiding outdated skills, and using bullet points for readability. Additionally, it suggests tailoring your resume for each job and ensuring it remains concise and impactful.

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Things To Remove From Your Resume

The document outlines 11 things to remove from your resume to enhance its effectiveness, such as replacing objective statements with strong summaries and focusing on relevant work experience. It emphasizes the importance of keeping personal information professional, avoiding outdated skills, and using bullet points for readability. Additionally, it suggests tailoring your resume for each job and ensuring it remains concise and impactful.

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10+
Things to
Remove
from Your
Resume
Right
Now
Your resume is your first
impression—make it count! If
you’re still holding onto outdated
or unnecessary details, it might be
hurting your chances. Here are 11
things to delete ASAP:
❌ Objective
Statements →
✅ Strong Summary
❌ “Seeking a challenging role
where I can utilize my skills.”
✅ “Marketing specialist with 5+
years of experience driving brand
growth through data-driven
campaigns.”
❌ Unrelated→Work
✅
Experience
Relevant Roles
Only
❌ Summer lifeguard job on a
finance resume
✅ Highlight past jobs that
showcase transferable skills
❌ Too Much
→ ✅
Personal Information
Keep It
Professional
❌ Full address, marital status,
headshot
✅ Just your city/state and a
professional LinkedIn link
❌ “References
Available Upon
Request” →
✅ Extra Space for
Achievements
❌ Everyone assumes you have
references!
✅ Use the space to list key
career wins instead
❌ Generic Soft
Skills →
✅ Show, Don’t Tell
❌ “I’m a team player and great
communicator.”
✅ “Led cross-functional teams,
increasing project efficiency by
30%.”
❌ High School
Education (If You
Have a Degree) →
✅ Only List Your
Highest Education
❌ Listing high school if you have
a college degree
✅ “B.A. in Business
Administration, XYZ University”
❌ Outdated or
Irrelevant Skills →
✅ Highlight In-
Demand Skills
❌ Typing speed, outdated
software, basic Microsoft Office
✅ “Proficient in Google Analytics,
Tableau, and SQL”
❌ Excessive Jargon
or Buzzwords →
✅ Keep It Clear &
Impactful
❌ “Results-oriented go-getter
with a passion for synergy.”
✅ “Increased sales by 40%
through strategic partnerships.”
❌ Long, Cluttered
Job Descriptions →
✅ Focus on
Achievements
❌ “Handled customer
complaints, processed orders,
managed reports.”
✅ “Resolved 95% of customer
issues on first contact, boosting
retention.”
❌ Unprofessional→ or✅
Outdated Email
Keep It Simple &
Professional
❌ [email protected]
✅ [email protected]
❌ Large Blocks of
Text →
✅ Bullet Points
for Readability
❌ Huge paragraphs that make
recruiters’ eyes glaze over
✅ Use clear bullet points to
highlight achievements and
impact
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📌 Pro Tip
Your resume should
be 1 page (or 2 max),
sleek, and tailored for
each job. Keep it
sharp, relevant, and
results-driven!
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