Now that you’re totally savvy as to what you should be putting in your professional resume, here are a few resume tips on what not to do: ignoring these could sabotage your chances of getting through the gate and into an interview. So listen up!

What you leave out of your professional resume can be just as important as what you include – here’s why: We already talked about not disclosing your age, marital status or anything about your children: that will quickly colour you in the eyes of the resume reviewer and is likely to land your resume in what I like to call ‘file13′.

You’d be amazed at the kinds of things people put in their resumes, like how hard it’s been for them to find a job, or how difficult and complicated their life is (like whose isn’t?)… Some actually mention hard luck stories, or they talk about their shortcomings. Worse still, they talk about how their former boss used to constantly pick on them by piling insurmountable projects on their desk while co-workers were urged to leave early on Friday afternoons… Some like to self-deprecate by admitting to negative tendencies, or they ridicule themselves with statements like “I may not get the job done on time, but I do it right – most of the time.”

Some include ‘too much information’ by disclosing their height, weight or a photo (which is OK only if that information is specifically requested by the employer) or they send a photo admitting that it was taken 14 years ago in better times.

With some, boasting is popular, and they highlight past salaries and the sports car they drove at the time they were earning them. Another popular faux-pas is that they mention family members and their positions or interests in order to exude influence over a potential employer. All of these are certainly not going to get you an interview, much less the job you’re after.

In short, be smart about what you put in print and circulate. If in doubt, consult a trusted colleague – or three – whatever it takes to get ‘the right stuff’ into your resume.

Just a quick word on references: if you’re going to include a list of your references (which is always a good idea), seek out their permission first. You should also ask them how, where or when they would prefer to be contacted, and list that alongside their name on your reference list. Also, keep your references posted on the companies you have submitted your resume to.

If you’ve chosen to go the ‘references available upon request’ route, when you do provide your references, remember to include specifics and contact requirements then.

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