Your resume says a lot about you, but it should never tell your age. Employers on the lookout for new talent may very well turn you down if there is any indication you are from an older generation. Luckily, however, there is hope. Just remember to pay attention to these details before applying for your next job.

Home Address

Before technology, snail mail was the best way to stay in touch with a potential employer. Nowadays, it has been rendered completely useless as email is now the preferred method of connecting. The best thing to do is just leave it off entirely. If they need an at home address, they will ask you directly.

You're Still Using A Landline

Younger generations arguably don't even know what a landline is anymore. Their phone numbers are strictly connected to their cell phones. Even if you are against cell phones, you can obtain a digital number through programs like Google Voice.

Your Email Address is Still Hotmail, Yahoo, or AOL

What do these three e-mail providers have in common? They are now only used by the older generation. Back when the internet debuted, they were the top of the game, but now they come off as extremely tacky and dated. Even a Comcast address is looked at negatively. Do yourself a favor and switch to Gmail.

Using Outdated Skills - Specifically for Technology

Now we come to the meat of the resume itself. If you still have your MS-DOS expertise listed under "Skills," you are selling yourself short. Only fill this section with information that is relevant to the job you are applying for. If they then ask for a CV, feel free to list skills you have but don't use anymore.

While you may think resumes are timeless, they change and alter just as much and as quickly as any other component of society. From online resources to templates that come packaged with Microsoft Word, use these to update what your one page says about you. By making it age proof, you are keeping yourself in the running and vastly improving your chances of landing that dream position.