Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs.com, was hiring for an entry-level job, one particular résumé stood out from all the others. The reason? The applicant claimed to be a "Pig Wrestling Champion" and included details like weight of the pig, number of competitors and months of training. "When candidates put things on their résumés that are completely irrelevant to the job position, you have to question their judgment,"! Here are somethings that are appropriate for your resume:
Scholastic achievements and high GPAs. Everyone wants smart people; if you've got proof you're one of them, serve it up.
Interesting jobs you did as a young person. These show you're not afraid of hard work and you're adaptable.
While these are areas that may cause harm:
Big gaps in employment history with no explanation. You're begging questions that will only keep suspicions high. Full disclosure, always.
Missing information. Remember Watergate -- it's not the crime, it's the cover-up that gets you in trouble.
Pessimism. Don't be negative in your job descriptions-- no matter how bad the job or your boss was. It raises flags to potential employers that you're a gripe
Spelling and grammatical errors. Whatever you do, proofread, proofread, proofread and then proofread again your résumé. A typo or bad grammar is completely unacceptable. And please, don't have exclamation points!!! Résumés are no place for forced drama.
Narcissism. Have a little humility. While a résumé is a good place to present yourself in the best possible light, it does not excuse you from coming off so strong people will think you're an egomaniacal blowhard.
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