Is It Time for a Resume Upgrade?

5 Signs Your Resume is Outdated


1. Including the "Objective" Statement

Objective Statements are no longer accepted in today's job market and should be replaced with a brief 2- 3 sentence career summary statement.

2. Listing the "References Available Upon Request" Statement

References are separate documents that should only be provided when the hiring manager actually "request" them. And they take up unnecessary white space, so omit this section from your resume.

3. Listing your High School Education

The only time it's acceptable to include your high school education on your resume, is if you are a high school student. However, once you graduate High School, or complete continuing education, remove your high school education from your resume. 

4. Listing your full physical address

You should never add your physical address on your resume, as it may raise unwanted privacy and discrimination concerns. So just include your city, state, and zip code instead. 

5. Listing jobs you've worked 20+ years ago

Most recruiters and hiring managers agree that it's best to include the last 10 - 15 years of work experience on your resume. This helps to prevent age discrimination, it keeps your resume relevant to the job, and it helps to keep your resume shorter, and no longer than 2 pages. 

If your resume includes any of these 5 things, it may be time to upgrade your resume...

If you need to revise your outdated resume, call or book your FREE Consultation today with Success Resume!