Personal data like age, race, or gender shouldn’t be included on a resume because it could lead to discrimination.
Federal laws in the U.S. prohibit discrimination based on a candidate’s:
- National origin
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Disability
- Sex
- Familial status
- Birthplace
- Ancestry
- Culture
- Language
Including any of this information on your resume could hurt your chances of getting hired because employers may be worried about potential accusations if they don’t end up hiring you.
To play it safe, keep any personal information other than your name and contact information off of your resume.