If you’re like many workers, as your career progresses you add to your resume. But what do you take away to accommodate the new information? If you don’t edit the old stuff, your resume will soon become an unwieldy monster.

My new article on Monster Declutter Your Resume in 5 Steps goes into detail on cut the clutter and clean up your resume.

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Did you ever see a resume that was impossibly perfect? Sort of like the airbrushed and Photoshopped people in the media? A perfect career progression, unbelievable job successes, the ability to produce stellar results working both independently and as part of a top-performing team?

If your resume is a bit too perfect, employers might not believe you. Remember, employers want to hire people who are likable, and if your resume positions you as being a bit too over the top, you could be passed over for a less perfect (but real) applicant.

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How much information are you giving to con artists when you post your resume online? It could be more than you realize, opening yourself up to identity theft, junk mail, and email scams. My article Getting Personal on Your Resume: How Much Info Is Too Much? provides tips on how to avoid being a victim of online improprieties, while giving your resume the exposure needed for a successful job search.

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Does your resume present you in the best light? You only have a few seconds to make a good first impression, so make sure your resume effectively delivers your marketing message. If you’re not sure, download our Resume Checklist (in PDF format) and put your resume to the test.

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