Is your graduation year on your resume? Delete it! In our latest webinar, Creative Circle lead recruiter Tiffany Novak walked us through two resume samples, pointing out specific areas that need improvement. Her tip on education hit home for many. "Once a candidate has several years of experience, their exact year of graduation becomes less relevant. The focus should be on demonstrating skills and experience rather than highlighting a specific graduation date," Tiffany said. "And, education should be listed at the bottom of your resume, not at the top." Plus, leaving the date off your resume helps avoid the risk of falling victim to #ageism. The value that you bring to the role should always be the focus — not your age.
what about when you're filling out an job application and they as questions like "where and when did you go to college?" Seems like it's fishing for age.
Many applications ask you to provide the years you started and completed your degree, which is essentially another way of asking for your age.
More resume tips from Tiffany Novak in our latest webinar recording: https://p.creativecircle.com/rethinking-resumes-webinar
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1wThis was such an informative webinar—thank you!