Resume Writer
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Putting personal information on a resume is a big don't. It has to do with HR being afraid of an EEOC audit. If the EEOC finds resumes with that kind of information on them, and the HR person has never interviewed, let alone hired the person, there could be discrimination issues.
As others have said, most companies will throw them in the trash. There is no need to put that information on there. A company is hiring you based upon your qualifications, not whether you are married or single.
Further, the information posted in that article is very general, and as someone else said, common sense. The whole goal of a well-written resume is to stand out from other candidates. That usually comes from volunteering on projects or committees, saving money for the company, awards, etc.
As others have said, most companies will throw them in the trash. There is no need to put that information on there. A company is hiring you based upon your qualifications, not whether you are married or single.
Further, the information posted in that article is very general, and as someone else said, common sense. The whole goal of a well-written resume is to stand out from other candidates. That usually comes from volunteering on projects or committees, saving money for the company, awards, etc.
