Usually I rely on my network & haven’t needed this kind of document in ages, but I’ve been tasked with creating a résumé for myself. I’ve grown more privacy-conscious every year & I think it’s weird that we are expected to give out so much information about ourselves to companies that lie about their culture & don’t want you sharing salary information with your coworkers. I have read stories about how these documents & information can sometimes get leaked & shared on the web which is pretty sketch.
TIL about “functional résumés” which it appears are usually meant to cover up your lack of work experience, but I like the idea of covering up a lot of my specific history as it is the skills that should matter more, no? Do you give out all of your info?
You don’t need to give away very specific personal information on your resume. It just needs to list your work experience, skills, and certifications. That’s it. You don’t even need to put your education if you’re not a fresh graduate. The most personal info you’ll need to include is your name and maybe your general area of residence (i.e. city and state).