Don't Put These Things On Your Resume

1. Unnecessary Ideological Information Want to shout out to the world your religious or political views? Maybe not in your resume. In fact, mentioning either puts the hirer in a tough spot. Especially if the company is American.

American companies are subject to American labor law [even when operating outside the US]. They have strict anti-discrimination policies. So when you bring up such issues, the hiring manager starts to squirm. Suddenly,

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1. Unnecessary Ideological Information Want to shout out to the world your religious or political views? Maybe not in your resume. In fact, mentioning either puts the hirer in a tough spot. Especially if the company is American.

American companies are subject to American labor law [even when operating outside the US]. They have strict anti-discrimination policies. So when you bring up such issues, the hiring manager starts to squirm. Suddenly, interviewing you seems as comfortable as telling gay jokes on the evening news.

Also, if the hirer interviews and rejects you, are you going to accuse them of doing it because you’re Catholic, Muslim, or watch Michael Moore docus? They’re not taking that chance.

Include a strong statement of your beliefs, and the hirer will develop an equally strong aversion to your phone number.

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