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Honesty is indeed the best policy when it comes to your resume and cover letter. That being said, there is such a thing as being too honest.

Lots of job seekers include an “Affiliations” section on their resume to highlight the professional organizations to which they belong. But not every group with which you’re involved should necessarily be listed on your resume.

If there’s one thing to remember as you write your resume and cover letter it’s that employers are interested in what you can do for them, not what you want from them.

While it is true that a single typo on your resume can damage your chances of landing a job interview, all errors are not created equal. For example, if you’re a strong candidate with highly marketable skills, a hiring manager might be willing to ignore the fact that you wrote to instead of too.

With April Fools’ Day just around the corner it’s time to bust out the whoopee cushions. While pulling some harmless pranks around the office is generally fine, keep the resume humor to a minimum.