What Not To Include In A Resume

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Here are some guidelines to help you improve your resume:

  • There is no need to mention your high school studies if you’re a university graduate.
  • Internships, college and summer jobs belong on your resume only if they are directly related to your target role, or if you have no other professional experience.
  • Objectives and “References available…” are outdated and take up valuable real estate that can be used for more important information.
  • Certifications, memberships, and hobbies are to be mentioned cautiously. List only those that might contribute to your professional image.
  • Your headshot, marital status, and religious views are most likely irrelevant. In fact, many companies will remove this information from your application so it does not affect their decision one way or the other.

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iCareerSolutions, America’s #1 Executive and Professional Resume Writing Services, Reverse Recruitment, and LinkedIn Profile Development Company. 28X award-winning resume writers deliver professional resumes that get interviews. We have successfully landed our executive clients senior-level leadership positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Google, Facebook, DoJ, Gap, and 2U just to name a few. iCareerSolutions has 200+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume template created is Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your unique needs.

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Here are some of our Top Resume Testimonials

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Many thanks for your 1st drafts. They definitely are more impactful and executive in presentation and style!
Tomas Faoilean
John Certo
Very happy with the process, feedback and support provided by Markus. Highly recommend!!
John CertoVice President
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 I think the resume is perfect.  Please proceed to the next step.  Thank you!
Evan SandersIT Director
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Arno Markus is a dedicated and talented professional who brings a deep and impressive track record to every person whom he is associated with. It was a privilege to have Arno share his expertise in evaluating my personal brand and LinkedIn content. He is focused, effective, and enthusiastically provides guidance to those who seek his counsel. In today’s labor market chock full of well-qualified …
Guy AustinOperations Executive
Jeff Hanrahan
Arno helped guide me through the resume writing process to develop a clean, crisp and concise resume. I would highly recommend his services..
Jeff HanrahanProject Controls Manager
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From the initial contact though the final resume Arno was exceptional. He is all business, and truly wants to promote your job and career. After receiving my final resume, it was sent out to recruiters and HR alike, the response was tremendous. When HR is commenting on your resume and responds with “after seeing your resume I think I need to revise mine”, you know it was done right. Arno also help…
Travis PerdueLandscape Sales Specialist
Geena Glasel
Hi Arno, Thank you so much for this! I cannot thank you enough. As mentioned in my last email, your work has always far surpassed my expectations. I am beyond grateful to have had you help me and will gladly refer people along if they find the need for an excellent resume writer!
Geena GlaselMarketing Manager
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I am reviewing/editing, but I love the look and feel! 
Diane Alsing
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I reviewed both and I love everything! Thank you so much for the incredible resume/cover letter and quick turnaround. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you
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Arno- Thank you so much! I will review thoroughly and will send back with comments, but I just want to say I love what I see! This is amazing! Thank you!
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