Listen Up Gen Y! What NOT To Include On Your Resume
IÂ thoroughly enjoyed reading your responses to theÂ
crazy things people actually did in their interviews. Since this is just too much fun, I found some unbelievable things that people have put on their resumes according to Resumania – a Robert Half monthly column. Rest assured, they didn’t get the job!! I Hope this brings a smile to your Friday!!
Listen Up Gen Y! What NOT To Include On Your Resume
- “Referees available on request.”
- “Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”
- “Experienced in all faucets of accounting.”
- “Worked party-time as an office assistant.”
- “Work history: Left job because disciplinary actions were taken for showing up late.”
- “An obsession for detail; I like to make sure I cross my i’s and dot my t’s.”
- “Experience with LBM-compatible computers.”
- “I am a rabid typist.”
- “I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.”
- Cover letter: “I’ve updated my resume so it’s more appalling to employers.”
- “My compensation should be at least equal to my age.”