Should you put interests on a resume? If done right, it can add a human touch that makes your resume more memorable. On the other hand, I’ve seen many self-written resumes with an Interests section that looks fluffy or inappropriate. Putting interests on a resume should be done strategically, if at all.

When it comes to resumes, many job seekers hang onto outdated ideas and practices, such as including a street address, featuring an “Objective,” or assuming the document should be only one page. In this post I’ll address the question, “How long should a resume be in 2025?”

How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.

Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.

Does the job you’re looking for require attention to detail or any kind of accuracy? Then you need an error-free resume. And do you really know how to proofread your resume so well that zero errors remain?