Resume Dates Reveal Candidate's Age
Dear Sue:
I am looking at 50 real soon. On my resume I note two degrees: a bachelor's degree in 1989 and a master's in 1996. I'm thinking that since the 1989 bachelor degree gives away my age, I should eliminate it. Is it necessary to put the year of the graduation on the resume? I feel that my age may be a deterrent to hiring me.
--Middle Age
Sue Says:
Include complete education information on your resume, said Joe Zack, owner of Resume Express. It is difficult to mask dates, and because your dates are fairly recent, they show attitude, drive and initiative. When you eliminate dates, a potential employer may wonder what you are trying to hide.
--Sue Morem is a professional speaker, best-selling author and syndicated columnist. Her books include How to Gain the Professional Edge, 101 Tips for Graduates, and the just released How to Get a Job and Keep It, Second Edition. You can send questions to her by email at asksue@suemorem.com or visit her web site at http://www.suemorem.com.
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