Everyone has an opinion on résumé. Trends in résumés do change. Below are some résumé myths and the latest trends in creating a world-class resume. 

Résumé Myth #1 - Your résumé should be just one page and never more than two pages.

Truth: The length of your résumé is determined by the relevancy to the job you are seeking. Be sure your résumé includes hard-hitting results.

Résumé  Myth #2 - Always tell your objective.

Truth: An objective is "old-school" logic. Today include a positioning statement which tells the reader three critical things: your level, your functional expertise, and your industry (or industries) expertise. Be sure to tailor the positioning statement to whom you are pitching. Here's an example:

Senior Global Marketing Executive

with over 20 years experience successfully launching consumer products and penetrating new markets in North America, South America and the Far East.

Résumé  Myth #3 - Be sure to include all of your responsibilities.

Truth: Years ago jobs were evaluated on responsibilities where today it's all about results. Today you can include two lines under each job title that shares the most critical responsibilities, followed by bulleted accomplishments.

Résumé  Myth #4 - Be sure to tell something personal.

Truth: Leave this off unless you know, for example, that the decision maker loves golf. 

Source: For Executives Only: Applying Business Techniques to Your Job Search

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