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dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Name at least five types of information that should not be included on rsums when candidates are applying to companies in the U.S.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most rsums.

What will be an ideal response?

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: (Answers may include any five of the following.) In the U.S., rsums should never include information about physical characteristics, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliations, race, national origin, salary history, reasons for leaving jobs, names of previous supervisors, names of references, Social Security number, or student ID number.
You are not obligated to include any sensitive personal information on your rsum, and employers should not expect such information on a rsum.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: (1) Name and Contact Informationcontains any information necessary to contact you including phone numbers, email addresses, etc. (2) Introductory Statementthis can include a career objective, a qualifications summary or a career summary. (3) Educationgives your educational background, degrees earned, where you attended school, the dates attended, and the skills and abilities that you've developed in your course work. (4) Work Experience, Skills, and Accomplishmentslist your jobs in chronological order with the current one first. Provide the name and location of the employer, your title, and your specific skills and accomplishments.
(5) Activities and Achievementslist volunteer activities that demonstrate leadership, organization, teamwork, etc. Explain how those outcomes relate to the job for which you're applying. Note any awards you've received. (6) Personal Datathis section is optional. Include information about your interests and hobbies only if they enhance the employer's understanding of why you would be the best candidate for the job.