Ask: How do you handle your résumés? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by toastal@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Usually I rely on my network & haven’t needed this kind of document in ages, but I’ve been tasked with creating a résumé for myself. I’ve grown more privacy-conscious every year & I think it’s weird that we are expected to give out so much information about ourselves to companies that lie about their culture & don’t want you sharing salary information with your coworkers. I have read stories about how these documents & information can sometimes get leaked & shared on the web which is pretty sketch.

TIL about “functional résumés” which it appears are usually meant to cover up your lack of work experience, but I like the idea of covering up a lot of my specific history as it is the skills that should matter more, no? Do you give out all of your info?

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[-] rutrum@lm.paradisus.day 7 points 8 months ago

Most people don't validate anything on a resume, depends on industry. If you think its too personal, dont put it. Make it up. Dont put your phone number or address if you dont want to. Or lie. Most applications I applied for I put the address of the town center in the city I live in. They dont need to know my actual address until I talk with payroll.

[-] kevincox@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

I wouldn't say just omit it. If you don't include a phone number or address they are most likely to ask, rather than skip you over or something. Especially if you applied via some sort of managed recruiting system that most companies use as all responses will automatically go to your email.

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