Comments on: 25 Things You Should Never Put on Your Resume

By: Gijo George

Gijo George — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:26:45 +0000

Good article. Being honest during interviews helps one to gain confidence.

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:26:24 +0000

There is nothing substantially useful in this entire article.

Also, I go to a large university and recruiters want to know your GPA. If it’s not on there, they’re going to ask and if it’s lower than a 3.5 you should already be ready to explain yourself anyway.

By: Andromeda

Andromeda — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:14:34 +0000

Great article Jo! I am having trouble finding work and I must admit that I recently fudged my resume to say that I have already obtained my degree when I have a semester to go yet. In this day-in-age, I feel I must set myself apart. At what cost though? My future employer could easily check my degree status and fire me 5 years down the road for lying on my application. I get down on myself when interview after interview I fall short. I’m a great hire and I wish folks would recognize that fact instead of relying on my lack of experience.

By: dorie

dorie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:05:44 +0000

great tips! However, i find it interesting and a bit confusing that there are so many different views on what to include/exclude from a resume. i attended a web based group interview recently where resumes are not used to select candidates. it was an awesome experience. before a candidate is invited to the interview, you must pass a series of tests. the interviewer asked a series of open ended behavioral questions that required us to type in our response or verbally deliver our response over the phone with about 20 candidates on the phone and the online meeting room at the same time. This interview was also used as a process of elimination. With so many people using a recruiter or resume writing firm to write their resume, you really never know what you are going to get using a resume to select interview candidates. A lot of people with great resumes have the personality of a rock and you don’t find that out until you waste your time and their time in an interview. I am certain the testing and questions can be customized by industry and I believe this may be a growing trend. I also believe this method may cut down on discriminatory practices. After the number of test required and the group interview the employer should have a good idea of the quality of the candidate thus increasing the odds that the person’s appearance, race, or ethnic background will not sway their decision once they meet for a face to face interview.

i personally believe resumes are a worthless as a 2007 mortgage prequalification letter.

By: Duff D Moss

Duff D Moss — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:00:03 +0000

Some solid advise there for sure – especially in regards to the newer trends of blogs etc.

By: CHAN LEE PENG

CHAN LEE PENG — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:01:54 +0000

Ya, these tips are complete and practical. They’re useful for students who seek for work, and even for job seekers. Well done!

By: chloe

chloe — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:01:19 +0000

Good advice jo

By: C. Jordan

C. Jordan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:20:12 +0000

Weel said Jo. Very good advice. Keep it simple.

By: Anne Lyken-Garner

Anne Lyken-Garner — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:05:14 +0000

This is a fantastic list – a great article!
There is a slight problem with the numbering, starting from point 9.

By: Garfield

Garfield — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:10:46 +0000

Very good information, i especially like number 12!