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Things that should be left OFF your resume
So I am going through the process of hiring new employees for my department and after two weeks of getting resumes and interviewing people, I felt like I needed to post this for all the college ladies and gentleman out there who are preparing resumes to send to potential employers. The examples below are taken from resumes I have actually gotten.
DO: List the classes you are taking or have taken or any "real life" projects you have been involved in that have some relevance to the job you are applying for. Some places do what experience, but a lot of places (like me) will train you on the job.
DO NOT list every job you have ever had on your resume (especially if it has nothing to do with the job you are applying for). I have a web designer position I am looking to fill, and I would rather you say "I have taken these classes in school and I am very eager to learn" then list that you were a lifeguard at your country club pool (where you were named head life guard after only 3 summers) or that you worked at A&F "assisting customers with clothing purchases and suggesting appropriate accessories".
DO keep the mention of extracircular activites to a minimum. As an employer, its not something that really matters in a resume....but perhaps in a face to face interview or sometime down the road.
Don't take up 3/4 on page 1 of your resume (I kid you not) discussing your Greek activities. Although it may seem important in college that you were Pledge President of XYZ fraternity, Rush Chair, Mr March in the ABC sororitys calendar and played a huge part in Greek Week, its not exactly crucial information that a potential employer would need to know. Being active is cool, but it shouldnt be a filler.
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