9 Absolute DON'Ts for Your Resume - ATR International

That promised article is NOT what's in the above "link"--that only goes to a general heading, and one has to actually search for and sift through a couple of lists to get to the stated article, which is here at THIS link:
https://www.atrinternational.com/2015/04/23/9-absolute-donts-for-your-resume/
I'll save you the time: they're all obvious "don'ts" that anyone who's been in a job search should already know--and if they don't, they likely are not very employable...here's the ACTUAL article:

1. Have a 10 page resume. Only if you are a very senior level person should your resume be more than one or two pages long, and even then, think carefully. Believe us, we’ve seen people make this mistake (even more than 10 pages!) and it is a surefire way to turn off anyone reviewing your resume.
Use an unusual font. Now is not the time to break out one of the handwriting, calligraphy or other funky styles that programs offer. When it comes to resumes, simple, sans serif fonts like Verdana or Arial are best. Avoid serif fonts like Times or Cambria to minimize the possibility of errors when your resume is scanned by ATS software.

2. Color your text. Please don’t use blue, or green, or magenta or any color other than black or dark gray. It is hard on the eyes and looks unprofessional, highly unprofessional. Don’t overuse bolding either and be very careful about italicizing words. Not only is this nicer for the person reading it, it will make it easier for screening software to read as well.

3. Submit a screenshot of your resume. This might seem like a timesaver and a great use of the technology available today but it is NOT. Given the availability of cloud storage and the ease of sending files from a phone or other mobile device, you should be able to access a proper doc or pdf version of your resume to submit.

4. Use fancy graphics or a funky layout. Unless you are a graphic designer or an artist (and even then be cautious), your resume should not include text running longitudinally, shadow text, geometric shapes, or gradient color fill. In short – no special effects! Certainly not in the business sector.

5. Repeat the same information multiple times. If you’re proficient in Microsoft Office you only need to say it once. If you know C++, Java, .net, or Visual Basic, include this in your summary or a technical skills section, don’t list them with each and every one of your past positions where you used them. It’s unnecessary and repetitive and takes up space that could be better used on other information.

6. Start with an Objective section. The Objective is an outdated relic of resumes past. It is redundant and uninformative. Of course you are looking for a position, otherwise you wouldn’t be submitting your resume, and telling someone what kind of job you are looking for in no way shows them how you are suited for the job, which is what matters to them.

7. Use buzzwords that are so overused they are almost meaningless. Avoid creative, strategic, driven, passionate, motivated, track record, innovative, extensive experience, dynamic, expert, responsible, and organizational at the very least. These words are like nails on chalkboard for recruiters who see them again and again. Your resume will stand out if you demonstrate that you are these things instead of just stating it using stale words and trite phrases.

8. Lie or exaggerate. It just isn’t worth it. Pretty quickly, people will find out the truth. A good recruiter can spot things that don’t add up sooner than the average person but eventually your information – past employment, education, etc. – will be confirmed. Sometimes the hiring company would not have cared about the lack of a degree or the fact that you have a gap in your employment but the fact that you lied about it is what prevents them from hiring you.

I suggest putting the objective only in the cover letter, or cover E-Mail and not placing it in the objective. Let the resume reflect what you have done, not what you want to do in the future. Also, keep the initial resume to one page if you are just getting out of the military, and limit it to only two pages if you have been out of the military for some time. HOWEVER, If you have a great deal of experience in both the military and civilian secotrs, you then need a comprehensive and fully complete CV that is completely separate from the 1-2 page resume, plus you need a skills inventory for the initial face-to-face interviews. The skills inventory is merely a list of what skills, experience, and certifications (in detail) separate from the resume. A job applicant must entice interest with the one or two-page resume, and once the enticement is a success only then should a CV or skills inventory be provided, either on request or at the initial face to face interview. If an applicant is an engineer or artist they will also need to prepare a portfolio that shows examples of their work in a variety of mediums. For example, a set of blueprints, or product diagrams that they alone worked on, or a fine arts drawing, photography, and so on.

Agree with article. I read hundreds of resumes in private and public sector. Never cared about Objective. Usually skipped it. Hated repetitious statements. HR software cut everything down to Courier 12 point plain text.