Many people are leaving off their addresses on the resume — too much identity theft and other nasties happening these days. H.R. managers are understanding of this.

However, be careful of your e-mail address. It should be professional; use your name, not some cutsey nickname: ilovecats@abcd.com or raucusricky @dcba.net

I know many people only have a cell phone these days, but if you have a land line at home, use that first. You’d hate to lose a job because your cell phone dropped a call or the reception was bad.

Worse yet, if you’re one who answers the phone anywhere, you may well get caught off guard with a telephone interview. Be sure to screen your cell phone calls. Call the company back when you’re in a quiet place with all the company research in front of you.

Oh, here’s another thing to think about. What kind of message do you have on your voice mail? Get rid of the music and the smart aleck remarks. Make the message as professional as you want to be perceived.

Donna Tucker

CareerPRO Resume Center

Phoenix, Arizona