10 Things Not to Include on Your ResumeÂ

10 Things Not to Include on Your ResumeApart from the cardinal sin of clichs (Im a hard worker or Im a team player), there are a few general no-nos to resume-writing. Make aya not to let any of the following sneak into your resume and youll never be laughed out of the maybe pile. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Typos and mistakesCheck your spelling, punctuation, formatting, and especially grammar.2. An overly casual toneThe time to be cool is at happy hour, once you have the job Keep your resume 100% professional.3. ClichsWe said it once. Well say it again. Find a new, fresh way to express that youre a team player or a hard worker without resorting to tired, meaningless language.4. Multiple pagesStick to one. Clean and simple. Remember, hiring managers dont have a lot of time. Theyll appreciate the effort you make to keep things short and sweet.5. Fancy formattingJust say no to background colors, borders, graphics, hearts, or happy fa ces. Keep it clean.6. Third personKeep things in the first person. My responsibilities included, I managed, etc.7. EmojisSeriously. Just dont.8. Saying stupid things about yourselfDont give a hiring manager any material to joke about in the coffee room. Make aya you have someone read through your resume before sending it out, just so you make sure you dont say anything cringeworthy.9. A juvenile email addressYou might think its really cute to have hotdogbrome.com, but no one else does. Some combination of your first and last names at a reputable service provider will do just fine.10. A loony fontDont use comic sans just to be original. Dont use script. Dont use anything fun. Pick a totally boring and professional font if you want your resume to actually get read.