Friday, March 23, 2012

Fun Facts Friday

How You Shouldn't Apply For A Job!

Here's a quick list of actual examples of what NOT to put on your resume.
  • Candidate put God down as a reference (no phone number).
  • Candidate explained a gap in employment by saying it was because he was getting over the death of his cat for three months.
  • Candidate put a picture of her cat on top of her resume.
  • Candidate claimed to be a direct descendant of the Vikings.
  • Candidate’s email address had “loves beer” in it.
  • Candidate included family medical history.
  • Candidate sent a 24-page resume for a 5-year career.
  • Candidate explained an arrest by stating, “We stole a pig, but it was a really small pig.”
  • Candidate listed “Master of Time and Universe” under his experience.
  • Candidate specifically pointed out that he was not a gypsy.
  • Candidate’s hobbies included sitting on the levee at night watching alligators.
  • Candidate’s condition for accepting the position was being allowed to bring his pet monkey to the workplace.
  • Candidate pointed out, "I'll have your job in five years."
  • Candidate sent a video trying to hypnotize the HR manager into hiring him.

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