Career coaches and resume writers often spar and tussle about what you must include in your resume or how to present certain items. But what most people agree on is what will poison a resume. There are some things that are almost certain to curtail a financial job application before it even gets started. You should know what they are—eliminate the following from your resume with extreme prejudice:
If your resume does make the cut, it should be because it was full of forthright, clear and appropriate information, customized for this position at this firm. Avoid the poison, and your new employer may find the bait very palatable.