Pocket CV: Don't overshare personal details.

02. Don’t overshare personal details.

We’ve previously learned to include our full home addresses, marital status, and other personal details on our CV. Unfortunately, discriminatory practices altered the course on what details are appropriate for the document. “Your date of birth, religion, nationality, and other information that can add to potential discriminatory treatment should be avoided,” Tijana reiterates. Some countries, such as the UK, protect your personal details in that it is illegal for hiring managers to request certain personal information.

So, what is appropriate to add? “Include your full name, professional title, email address and telephone number,” Darshinee begins, “Details such as your marital status and political affiliation are completely unnecessary.” The sentiment is clear: input the necessary work details and keep the political talk for your next dinner party.

The sentiment is clear: input the necessary work details and save the political talk for your next dinner party.