{"id":22146,"date":"2014-01-01T13:11:11","date_gmt":"2014-01-01T20:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=22146"},"modified":"2014-01-01T13:11:11","modified_gmt":"2014-01-01T20:11:11","slug":"dos-and-donts-for-writing-your-resume-part-2-the-10-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-for-writing-your-resume-part-2-the-10-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts for Writing Your Resume \u2013 Part 2: The 10 Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently we offered 9 Do\u2019s for Writing Your Resume<\/a>. Let\u2019s get right to business now talking about the 10 \u2018Don\u2019ts.\u2019<\/p>\n

\"To<\/a>1) First and foremost, don\u2019t make things up<\/strong>. This includes inflating your accomplishments, your level of responsibility, or your skills. Besides the fact that it\u2019s dishonest, your resume reviewer may find out (like if he or she follows up on one of your references or does a background check<\/a>) and then you\u2019ll be busted\u2026not to mention jobless.<\/p>\n

2) Don\u2019t turn your resume into an autobiography<\/strong>. Your resume will include biographical information, but its primary purpose is to focus on aspects of your life and career that make you an ideal b-school candidate and that address a potential employer\u2019s needs. Don\u2019t include information from high school or earlier.<\/p>\n

3) Don\u2019t provide personal data<\/strong>. This includes marital status, age, height\/weight, race, religion, or any other non-work-related information. Besides the fact that it\u2019s irrelevant, it may also be used illegally to discriminate against you.<\/p>\n

4) Don\u2019t include a separate \u201cobjective\u201d line at the beginning of your resume<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5) Don\u2019t use articles (\u201cthe,\u201d \u201ca\u201d) or pronouns (\u201cI,\u201d \u201cyou\u201d)<\/strong>. They waste precious space, detract from resume impact, and reduce professionalism.<\/p>\n

6) Don\u2019t overuse a few action words<\/a>.<\/strong> There are more words you can use besides \u201cled\u201d or \u201cdeveloped.\u201d Consider similar terms like \u201caccelerated,\u201d \u201cdelivered,\u201d \u201cestablished,\u201d \u201cimplemented,\u201d \u201cinitiated,\u201d or \u201creengineered.\u201d<\/p>\n

7) Don\u2019t forget your dates.<\/strong> Even functional resumes should include dates of employment, even if they\u2019re only included at the end.<\/p>\n

8) Don\u2019t use long paragraphs to describe your accomplishments<\/strong>. If you have a lot of information to convey, use bulleted points instead of dense, wordy paragraphs. Each bullet should be limited to two lines of text, and there should really be no more than five bullets per position.<\/p>\n

9) Don\u2019t use clich\u00e9s<\/strong> like \u201cdynamic\u201d or \u201cself-starter.\u201d<\/strong> Rather, use the details of your resume to show that you personify these qualities.<\/p>\n

10) Don\u2019t turn your resume into a list of job duties<\/strong>. Instead, list your accomplishments within each position.<\/p>\n

For individualized help with your MBA admissions resume or cover letter, visit Accepted\u2019s catalog of resume services<\/a> or speak with one of our experienced admissions consultants today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\"Linda<\/a> By Linda Abraham<\/a>, president and founder of Accepted.com and co-author of the new, definitive book on MBA admissions, <\/em><\/em>MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Accepted.com's experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with comprehensive packages<\/a>, <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from picking perfect programs<\/a> to designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so contact us<\/a> to get started now!<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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