What is a resume declaration?

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A resume declaration is an undertaking taken by the job seeker stating that the information stated in the resume is correct. It appears as a line at the bottom of the resume with a signature, date and place placeholder.

A sample resume declaration for a fresher/experienced professional

I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

All the information shared in the resume is correct, and I take full responsibility for its correctness.

I solemnly declare that the information in this resume is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Why including a resume declaration for a fresher or a experienced professional a bad idea?

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A resume declaration is a bad idea as it serves no purpose. In fact, it does more harm than good.

Serves no purpose.

Not putting a resume declaration on a resume does not imply that you can lie on your resume.

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Eats up space.

A resume declaration eats up around 2-4 lines in a one page resume. The same could have been used otherwise. A resume typically has around 30 lines. So lines lost are close to 10% - 15%.

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