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What NOT to include on your resume Kari Christesen/Human Resource Staffing Have you ever wondered what to include on your resume? If so, here are four great tips on what NOT to include in your resume. 1.  Spelling errors, typos and poor grammar Spelling errors, typos and poor grammar are some of the first things potential employers notice on a resume. Make sure you check, check and check your resume again for any errors. The best thing to do is to have several people read through your resume to look for information you may have missed. 2.  Too much information If you include too much information, recruiters might get lost in the information and simply give up or they may not meet with you because they can’t think of any questions to ask. Limit your resume to no more than two pages and the best advice would be to keep it simple. 3.  Inaccurate dates of employment Having the wrong dates of employment could possibly eliminate you from a position. If you can’t remember the specific month and year, call your former employer and verify your start and end date. Better to be safe than sorry. 4.  Generic Information not related to your skills or experience Don’t be generic, be specific. Tailor your resume to the position you are applying to and highlight your accomplishments and skills that best relate to the position. By following these tips, you will have put together a great resume and answered the question, “Am I putting the right information on my resume?” Back to the library Reproduction of this article cannot be accomplished without the expressed consent of Human Resource Staffing. Don Schmitz is a popular speaker and writer on all aspects of HR and CEO of Human Resource Staffing. Don holds graduate degrees in Education, Administration and Human Development. Contact Don@HumanResourceStaffingInc.com 952 854 6040