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Four Things Not To Include On Your Resume

Going through the services of an employment agency in order to find a job is one of the best ways to find a position suited for you. However, this doesn't mean that nothing needs to be done on your end in order to apply yourself towards the position you are looking for. The first process is interviewing with the actually employment agency. It's during this time that they will determine whether or not you are suited for the openings that they are trying to fill for employers. For this reason, it's important to treat it as you would any job interview. This includes having a prepared resume. To make it stand out from the rest, here are four things you should not include:

1. Job Gaps: If it can be avoided, do not have any job gaps. Instead, fill the timeline with anything you might have been doing during that time. This could include volunteering, being a full-time parent, working for a relative, caregiving, and more. If you can fill this space, it shows you have motivation and drive and don't spend time doing nothing to further yourself. 
2. An Objective Statement: Objective statements are really a thing of the past. Instead, you should be including your accomplishments, job history, skills, strengths, and more. This all shows your objective statement without adding too much content to your resume. All the things that should be included should also be in list form so that it can be skimmed easily. 
3. Personal References: Employers care more for professional references. If you have no job history, you might still have professional references you can include, such as a family member you have worked for, people you have babysat for, people you have volunteered with, school counselors, and more. Only include them if you worked with them closely and you have their contact information. 
4. Explanations: Your resume should be short and to the point. You don't want to provide any explanations that put too much content on the page. Save the explanations for the interviewing process and only provide it if it's asked for. The employer is only interested in the highlights that show off your ability to do the job you are applying for. If they want explanations, be prepared for it, but still keep it brief without going on and on about it. 

These are four things not to include in your resume. Many times, people know what should be included, but often go overboard on what actually doesn't need to be there. For further assistance, contact an employment agency like Regional Personnel.