7 things you shouldn't put on your resume in 2026

A resume is about what makes it in, not what stays. Cut these 7 and it gets stronger immediately.

1) Generic objective (“seeking growth in a solid company”). Replace with target title + results summary.

2) Primary/secondary school (if you have a degree).

3) Sub-20-hour courses irrelevant to the role.

4) Unnecessary personal data: national ID, home address, marital status, kids.

5) Informal photos or selfies — if you use a photo, invest in a minimally professional session.

6) “References available upon request” — obvious, wastes space.

7) Cliché phrases: “proactive, dynamic, results-driven professional”. Everyone writes that. Prove it with a fact.

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