Resume Mistakes

While chipping away at my resume, I did a little searching for tips and advice, and found this list of JobMob’s 150 Funniest Resume Mistakes. These are from actual resumes, and include such gems as:

• “Skills: Strong Work Ethic, Attention to Detail, Team Player, Self Motivated, Attention to Detail”
• Experience: “Stalking, shipping & receiving”
• Candidate’s hobbies included sitting on the levee at night watching alligators.
• “Seeking a party-time position with potential for advancement.”
• “I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse.”
• Objective: “I want to play a major part in watching a company advance.”
• Experience: “I’m a hard worker, etc.”
• Qualifications: “Twin sister has accounting degree.”
• Accomplishments: “Brought in a balloon artist to entertain the team.”

Writing the perfect resume is hard work, and it’s easy to let typos slip through, but Wow, People.

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