You might think all your weird hobbies make you more interesting in an interview, like maybe they'll be a conversation starter. But actually they just make you look weird.
2. Your private business
Your marital status, religious affiliation, sexual orientation and other private matters shouldn't go on a resume. Employers aren't allowed to take them into account anyway.
3. Big vocabulary words
They won't impress anyone. People who don't know them will resent you, and people who do know them will see through it.
4. Unprofessional-sounding email addresses
If you're still rocking your "SexyLady69@gmail.com" address from junior college, open a new account. It's free and it takes two minutes. If you don't take the job seriously, you won't get it.
5. Sensitive identifying information
Don't give them your social security number before you get the job. You don't know where they're storing that resume, or who gets to see it after you hand it over.
6. Attention-getting tactics
Don't print a resume on colored paper, or use weird fonts or decorations. Hiring managers hate all that stuff, pretty much without exception.
7. Wild career objectives
Don't apply for a job in the mailroom and say you intend to become the CEO.
8. Irrelevant job experience
No one wants to read about your part-time jobs in high school. Stick to the experience that qualifies you for the job you want. If that makes your resume too short, that probably means you shouldn't be applying in the first place.
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