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When to Include Personal Data by ResumeEdge.com US
resumes do not include personal data such as date of birth, sex, religious
affiliation, race, or social security numbers. The only exception
to the last entry, social security numbers, would be when applying to the
federal government for a position.Then,
and only then, social security numbers should be listed on a resume. However, the rules change when you are submitting your resume to overseas employers. Although each country has a different set of requirements regarding which pieces of personal information they most want to see, generally most will ask for the following: Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Citizenship/Nationality Sex Race Marital Status Personal
data such as hobbies or activities
Because the modern resume is a business
and marketing tool, it’s best to keep personal interests and hobbies for
the interview process as a way to “break the ice.”This
is especially true if your activities involve some perceived risk or danger.A
candidate who is otherwise qualified for a management position might have
his resume passed over if he “runs the rapids” on the weekends or participates
in a parachuting club.Activities
with risk aren’t the only ones to caution against.A
candidate who collects rare coins -- an expensive hobby -- may have her
resume passed over by a hiring manager for a position that involves controlling
a company’s funds.
Remember, hiring managers want to know what you can do for their company in terms of boosting profits or reducing expenses.What you do on your own time is best kept off a resume. References
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