cartoon image of job seeker being rejected because of his resume

4 Essential Resume Don'ts [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s common knowledge that a resume should be 1–2 pages in length, with plenty of white space and use a simple, readable font. But do you know what your resume shouldn’t look like?

It’s easy to Google “how to write a resume” or “what to put in my resume,” but it’s not quite as easy to figure out what you should be taking out of the document. That’s why we assembled these essential tips—to help you catch these mistakes before they ruin your job search!

Need more help writing your resume? Check out more resume writing tips or build a portfolio resume with our step-by-step wizard. And if you’re completely out of your depth writing your own resume (or you just want a really good one), try our professional resume writing service.

 

resume donts infographic

By Erin Coursey, iHire | Originally Published: July 05, 2017

Sign In or Register to access all articles and insider tips for help in your job search.

Search for Chemistry Jobs

RELATED JOBS
Senior Associate Investigator- Analytical Chemist
Corteva Agriscience
Delaware, OH

Who are we, and what do we do? At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No...

Research Associate
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying,...

Food Tech Scientist
1-800-Flowers.com
Westerville, OH

Position Summary The Food Tech Scientist will bring knowledge of food and research techniques to...

Entry-Level Pharmaceutical Scientist
Actalent
Columbus, OH

We have an immediate opening for a Scientist in the Pharmaceutical field! This is a long-term...

BU24IN- Bioinformatics Scientist Intern
Chemical Abstracts Service, a Division of the American Chemical Society
Columbus, OH

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to...

Find a Job »

Find the Right Job Faster

Create Your FREE Account Today to Unlock Exclusive Career Tools
  • Get personalized job matches sent to your inbox every day
  • Connect directly with employers before your competition
  • Advance your career with expert advice on interviewing, salary negotiation, and more
iHire brandmark

We value your privacy