There are a lot of things that job seekers add on their resume when they don’t need them. In some cases, these things actually hurt job seekers’ chances of landing the job. Here are some things job seekers should and should not include on their resume. 1. Add A Professional Summary Instead Of An Objective: An objective or mission statement used to be the right header for your resume. Today, it is best reserved for your cover letter. Your objective and mission is to obtain a job with the company. Instead, utilize a professional summary to convey some of your traits or to highlight some of your accomplishments. Read more.
Katy Davis
Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
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