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Salaries should be included in your resume.
Sometimes Depends on position applying for
Never When your salary expectations are lower than the advertised pay
 
 
Reference names with contact information should be included in resumes.
Sometimes Never
If a reference is a well known or famous person Send as an attached page to the resume
Include only professional references and exclude personal references Include if the reference worked for the company you are applying to
 
 
Can titles be changed if it does not describe responsibilities or functions properly?
Yes, if done creatively. No. It would be deceptive to change a company title
Titles can be changed to any title you want Eliminate the title if it does not improve your marketability
 
 
All unemployment gaps should be included in your resume.
Yes. Use exact month and year dates. No. It's unnecessary and only serves to weaken your chances while cluttering your resume.
Depends on your occupation such as financial services Unemployment gaps, if any, can show your honesty and work stability.
 
 
How many pages should a resume have?
Always 1 page. Always 2 pages.
Sometime 3 pages but only if the position is academic or research, requiring lists of presentations and publications. 1 or 2 pages, depending on scope of career.
 
 
Your educational and training credentials should always be listed first in your resume.
Yes, if you are a recent graduate. Yes, if you are a career-changer and recent education relates to your new occupation.
It's important for the new employer to determine your candidacy. If you have related experience, it's more effective to present your employment track record first.
 
 
Resumes should show only your last 10 years of experience.
Yes, it's unimportant and irrelevant to show previous experience. No, previous experiences could show other skillsets that could be advantageous.
20 years is acceptable depending on your management or technical level. All employment information is necessary and should be included.
 
 
What is a resume?
Description of your work experience and educational credentials. A marketing piece.
A job application. A chronological history of your jobs.
 
 
Employer names can be changed
Yes, if the employer name is industry-specific and does not improve your opportunities. No. Changing an employer name would be considered misleading.
 
 
Pronouns, such as "I" and "my" can be used in resumes
Yes, because resumes are written in "first person" grammatical approach. No. Resumes are written in "first person" with an understood "I."
Sometimes, especially to stress personal achievements or accomplishments. Other pronouns such as "we" and "they" can be used if a group effort needs to be conveyed.
 
 
Personal information such as interests, activities, organizations and hobbies should not be included in resumes.
Yes, because it does not relate to employment. No. Interests, activities and hobbies give a one-dimensional resume personality and can serve to arouse curiosity.
Sometimes to show early leadership, technical, interpersonal or organizational experiences All should be included especially if current.
 
 
Resumes should start with an "Objective"
Yes, if your career direction is clear. Use a "Career Summary" to capsulize your background and career aspirations.
No, a cover letter can be used to express your aspirations. Use both "Career Summary" and "Objective"
 
 
Age, whether too young or too old, can be corrected in the resume.
Yes, if done creatively. No. Hiding age will be considered deceptive and misleading.
 
 
Cover letters are optional when appling for a position.
Yes. A resume presents all the necessary information. No. A cover letter explains why you are sending the resume and what you can offer the potential employer.
Sometimes, especially if you are filling out an on-line form. Cover letters can convey your style, personality and enthusiasm.
 
 
Owning a business is a positive experience that should be included in a resume.
Yes. It shows leadership, organizational and entreprenurial talents. No. An entreprenuer is perceived as too independent and would serve as an impediment.
Entreprenuers are more desirable as employees because of their multidisciplined skills and experiences. Business owners require less training and are more prepared to assume leadership roles.
 
 
A career-changing resume should detail all employment experiences.
Only transferable or generic, non-industry specific skills should be included. Employers should receive complete details of previous experiences, even if the experience is unrelated.
 
 
How long are resumes reviewed?
10-15 seconds 5-10 seconds
15-60 seconds As long as necessary
 
 
On the average, how many resumes are reviewed for each job?
15 150
1,500 15,000
 
 
Resume books, software, career counselors, recruiters, human resource professionals, and career services at educational institutions can help in producing impediment-free resumes.
Sometimes, especially if your career track is simple and linear. Rarely. They all have their own perspective which may be inappropriate for you. Can create defects unwittingly
All the time. Professionals in career and employment fields have the proper perspective. Should not be used because resumes are an artform requiring different customize approaches. Everyone has a unique configuration of skills, abilities, talents and credentials.
 
 
   

 
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