No matter how many resumes I look at, there is always one constant problem that almost nobody can seem to get away from: Making something out of nothing. Wait a minute, isn’t that the point of a resume? To pull every last ounce of impressiveness (patent pending) out of your accomplishments? The answer is that both points are valid. Before your head explodes, let me explain.

There is a big difference between describing your accomplishments in glowing detail and attributing successes or skills where they don’t belong. Here’s an example:

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Deciding what to include in your resume is a very nerve-racking task. No matter what else you may hear, that unfortunate truth of the matter is that one wrong sentence can cost you the job you are applying for. With that in mind, one of the touchiest places on your resume is the “Other Interests” section. This is where you would put the sports you play, hobbies, etc. In her article below, Carla Vaughan argues that this section should pretty much be removed from your resume for the above reason. I disagree, and my comments immediately follow this article under the My Comments section right before the Author Resource Box.

Here is the article:

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