Lindsay Olson

Top 10 Things to Leave Off Your Resume

Craig Fisher (twitter: @fishdogs) on his Career Branding for Social Animals blog shared the results of his informal LinkedIN query to recruiters and hiring managers about the  top things to leave off the resume. You can read the post with the top 10 list or check out the Wordle image he put together that tells it all.

Craigs' top 10 things to leave off your resume.

10. Religious or Political affiliations
9. Toastmasters
8. Hobbies
7. Photos
6. MENSA
5. Compensation
4. Family info (marital status, children, pets)
3. References available upon request
2. Anything not relevant to the position for which you are applying
1. Objective

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Image credit: Wordle @fishdogs

Interviewing 101 for job seekers and hiring managers

Photo by Jared Stein

Thanks to HR World for compiling this excellent cheat sheet of links to help the job seekers and hiring managers interview better. It doesn't mater how confident you are with your awesome interviewing skills, even the most awesome get hung up on something in an interview from time to time.

I recommend candidates also study resources applicable to hiring managers. Understanding the process from their perspective and what they are looking for will only help you to present yourself better.

Here's a brief overview of the type of information compiled in the 100 resources.

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• Sample interview questions for candidates and good answers
• Types of interviews
• Tips and interview techniques for hiring managers
• Interviewing strategies for candidates
• How to dress
• What not to do on an interview
• Interview preparation steps and advice
• After interview follow-up and thank you letters
• Resume help

The list is extensive, so no need repeating here. Enjoy!

Links:

The Interviewing Cheat Sheet: 100 Resources for Interviewers and Candidates - HRWorld.com

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