Do you have a difficult time determining what does not go in your job resume? The rule of thumb is to only put enough information about your qualifications in your resume in order to get the employer interested enough to contact you about an interview.

If the information doesn’t highlight your qualifications, keep it out. Many people make the mistake of putting the word "Resume" on their resume. This isn’t necessary, since the employer will only have to look at your resume to know what it is.

Personal Information

Any personal information should be left out also. For example:

• Age
• Race
• Sex
• Political Affiliation
• Names and ages of children
• Spouse’s occupation
• Any other personal information that is not relevant to your job qualifications

Salary History

Never put your salary requirement or salary history on your job resume. The salary for the job you’re seeking should be used as a negotiation tool. Salary discussions usually take place during the end of the job interview.

High School Education

If you have higher education, you don’t have to include the high school you attended on your resume. Most employers assume you graduated from high school. If you just graduated from high school or you do not have higher education, then include the high school you graduated from.