Darcel Liron (center) of Deer Park speaks to Don McKenna,...

Darcel Liron (center) of Deer Park speaks to Don McKenna, a representative of Global Industrial. Job seekers attend a job fair at the Melville Marriott. (February 23, 2012) Credit: Photo by Jeremy Bales

Everybody knows that in most situations, less is more -- your accessories, eating habits and especially your résumé.

Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out résumés with too much information. Employers don't have the time or the patience to sift through irrelevant information like your hobbies, interests or how many grandchildren you have. Just stick to the basics and you're good to go.

Here are 10 things to leave off your résumé and why:

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