I am in the process of moving so consequently, my blogging will suffer for the next few days. But first, I found this article that amused me and thought I'd share. The last few "errors" cracked me up.
Worst Thing You Can Say on a Resume
If you don't carefully proof your resume before sending it out, it could come back to haunt you. When some hiring managers see just a single typo, they pitch the resume.
You have to get it right the first time or risk becoming a laughingstock--and an unemployed one at that.
Here are some of the worst--and funny!--real-life examples of resume typos published by Rinkworks.com:
"I am very detail-oreinted."
"I have a bachelorette degree in computers."
"Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory; effective management skills; and very good at math."
"I worked as a Corporate Lesion."
"Served as assistant sore manager."
"Special skills: Thyping."
"I have exhaustive experience in manufacturing."
"I have used lots of software appilcations."
"Objection: To utilize my skills in sales."
"I am quick at typing, about 25 words per minute."
"I am a rabid typist."
"Skills: Operated Pitney Bones machine."
"Strengths: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."
"Education: B.A. in Loberal Arts."
"Work Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse."
"Education: College, August 1880 - May 1984."
"Typing Speed: 756 wpm."
"Work History: Performed brain wave tests, 1879-1981."
"Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school."
"Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!"
"Enclosed is a ruff draft of my resume."
"I am sicking and entry-level position."
"I am a quick leaner, dependable, and motivated."
"My salary requirement is $34 per year."Warning! This is what happens when you give too much information:
"Married, eight children. Prefer frequent travel."
"Graduated in the top 66% of my class."
"Reason for leaving last job: Pushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job."
"Special skills: Experienced with numerous office machines and can make great lattes."
"It's best for employers that I not work with people."
"Objective: To have my skills and ethics challenged on a daily basis."
"Experience: Watered, groomed, and fed the family dog for years."
"Special skills: I've got a Ph.D. in human feelings."
"My contributions on product launches were based on dreams that I had."
"Previous experience: Self-employed -- a fiasco."
"Work history: Bum. Abandoned belongings and led nomadic lifestyle."
"Reason for leaving last job: The owner gave new meaning to the word 'paranoia.' I prefer to elaborate privately."
"Extensive background in public accounting. I can also stand on my head!"
"Exposure to German for two years, but many words are inappropriate for business."
"My fortune cookie said, 'Your next interview will result in a job' -- and I like your company in particular."
6 comments:
That was great!
I hope your move goes smoothly - I know moving can be a pain!
good luck with the move- it always amazes me what people put on their resume's..common sense is not at all common.
I like this one: "Graduated in the top 66% of my class." - I think this may be George Bush's resume.
those were so funny,
good luck with your move..
remeber..lift with you legs, not your back..haha
Those were funny. I see alot worse sometimes when I am in hiring mode. Blessings to you on your move. I don't believe in good luck!
brea: Thanks!
suz: But still...4 years, 7 months...it's still fresh! :)
vani: I know! So many brain farts out there.
anhoni: I don't know if George even did that well. If so, I'd be surprised.
christina: Thanks! My boobs burden my back enough, let alone the moving.
meg: So what were George's SAT's? I'm really curious...?
rose: Thanks!
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