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What’s Important (and Not Important) to Share as a Job Seeker

  • Writer: Plenty of Hires
    Plenty of Hires
  • Aug 14
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 28


Job seekers: stop oversharing and start standing out. Here’s what’s actually important to include on your job profile—and what turns employers off instantly.

When you get a call from an employer or step into an interview, the clock starts ticking. What you say in those first few minutes can set the tone for the entire conversation. Some details help the employer see your potential. Others? They can accidentally make you seem like a risky hire. Here’s your quick guide to knowing what’s worth sharing — and what’s better left out.


✅ What Employers Actually Need to Know


Your Relevant Work Experience:

Share the industries, roles, and key tasks you’ve done that relate to the job.


Your Pay Expectations: 

Be clear and realistic about what you need to earn. A range is fine if you’re flexible.


Why You Left Previous Positions: 

Keep it short and neutral. If it was due to a problem, take accountability and focus on what you learned.


Your Work Preferences & Availability: 

Include the shifts, schedule, and type of environment you work best in.


Your Skills & Strengths: 

Both hard skills (certifications, tools, equipment, etc.) and soft skills (reliability, leadership, communication, etc.).


🚫 What’s Better Left Out


  • Personal drama or family situations

  • Negative rants about former employers or co-workers

  • Detailed explanations for every single job change

  • Political, religious, or unrelated personal opinions

  • Excuses instead of solutions


Handling the “Tough” Questions

If you’ve been terminated, had a conflict, or left a job under less-than-ideal circumstances:


  • Keep it short (1–2 sentences)

  • Own your role in the situation

  • End on how you’ve improved or what you’ve learned


Example:

“I didn’t communicate as well as I should have on a project. Since then, I’ve made clear communication a top priority on every job.”


Any time you have with an employer — whether it’s a quick phone call or a full interview — is your chance to show them why you’re the right fit. Keep the focus on what matters, stay professional, and be honest. That’s how you turn a short conversation into a real opportunity.


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