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If you're in the process of searching for that best-new-office-job-ever, then there are absolutely some things you'll need to avoid on your resume.

Don't lie: Ok, this may seem like a given, but in my freelancing business I used to proof and re-write resumes. Guess how many resumes I'd get that were 100% truthful? Maybe 20% - no joke. While editing I'd be asking people, "Can I get the address for so and so employment, or internship," and they'd get all red and say, "oh... that's not entirely true." Here's a tip - if your resume writer might need the info, your potential employer is likely to ask. Just don't lie. Grand embellishments won't fly either; if you can't solidly back it up, don't say it. 

No fill-in-the-blank templates!: Yawn. Plus every template resume I've ever seen, looks like a automated template. Not impressive at al. Hire a copywriter to help you out or get a great how-to resume book.

Clear out the jargon: Even if you're handing a resume to someone who will understand the jargon, it can come off as snotty and unapproachable. It won't make you look clever; just hard to talk to.

Proofread: Not once, but at least three times, more if you're not a pro copywriter. If you're not sure, ask a pal to look it over. I've written dozens and dozens of resumes and it usually takes me about three edits to find all the mistakes or things that could look better.  

Don't stick your resume online: If you're hunting for work and there's a chance your current employer may see it, it's a bad plan. Plus, it's still better to send out a crafted resume by mail or hand one over in person to a company.

Referring a potential employer to your blog is so tacky. Not to mention that I've seen full blown resumes with social security numbers included online - do I have to say why that's a bad idea?

Quit with the funny and bizarre: Too funny is never actually funny to anyone but you. Be personable, not funny, in your resume. Bizarre is just plain well, bizarre. I've heard some pretty whacked out resume stories from companies I've written business copy for. The stories were amusing, but none ended in a job offer.

Send nice basic resume paper in an envelope. No scented paper, no handwritten resumes, and so on. I have seen some nice things done with colors and logos, but these were by pro copywriters - if you aren't 100% sure that it will fly, don't do it. 

Have you ever made a grievous resume error? As a kid (age 19 or so, I had little flowers on mine - yikes, right?)