:)Here's a compilation of some really phunie resume highlights!
OBJECTIVE: "I want to play a major part in watching a company advance."
We'll put a Barcalounger next to your desk.
SKILLS: "I am able to wok well with computers."
Do you bring your own soy sauce?
EXPERIENCE: "Chapter president, 1887-1992."
Apparently there were no term limits.
COVER LETTER: "Please find my resume."
Did you look under the couch?
COVER LETTER: "Can u tell me more about this position?"
We'll do "r" best.
EDUCATION: "I dropped out of law school because I wasn't interested in it."
That's as good a reason as any.
PERSONAL: "Enjoy reading and movies. Despise jogging but try to anyway."
We'll appoint you runner-up.
EXPERIENCE: "Demonstrated ability in multi-tasting."
You'll love our vending machine.
CARRIER OBJECTIVE: "To become a manager."
A man on the move.
COVER LETTER: "When providing childcare for clients, I fed the children and changed dippers."
Little or big?
QUALIFICATIONS: "Computer literate and excellent experience in operating Windows."
Equally capable with double-hung and sliders.
PERSONAL: "Former surfer turned receptionist."
Traded in his surfboard for a switchboard.
PERSONAL: "6 feet. 4 inches tall."
He must go broke buying shoes and custom clothing.
EXPERIENCE: "Only employee of a small distribution company."
Can't get much smaller than that.
COVER LETTER: "I am very interested in the newspaper add for the accounting position."
And we're divided on your qualifications.
EXPERIENCE: "I'm a hard worker, etc."
Care to elaborate?
LANGUAGES: "Speak English and Spinach."
Must be what they teach at the culinary academy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: "Helping people with their clothes, greeting people, ringing people out."
Did they drip-dry first?
EXPERIENCE: "I am a very capapable proofreader."
We'll need more convincing.
REASON FOR LEAVING: "I thought the world was coming to an end."
So ... optimism is not your strongest quality?
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: "Dum major with my high school band."
Don't be so hard on yourself.
OBJECTIVE: "To wake up in the morning and shout 'I can't wait to get to work!'"
Which must thrill his wife every Sunday morning.
DUTIES: "Included deposing trash at the end of each working day."
I hope he's not a lawyer.
LANGUAGES: "Fluent in English. Also I have been heard muttering Gibberish in my sleep."
Was that offered in your foreign language curriculum?
COVER LETTER: "I am very interested in the newspaper add for the accounting position."
And we're divided on your qualifications.
REASON FOR LIVING: "Laid off."
Must have been a truly dreadful job.
COVER LETTER: "Through my career experiences I have become inept at communication skills."
Indeed you have.
HEALTH: "Trick knee. Impairs only hard labor such as playing basketball."
We might have to discuss your definition of "hard labor."
Job description: "Soul IT support for total of 100 users."
Technician and spiritual advisor.
Additional skills: "I am a Notary Republic."
Do you have your own anthem?
Cover letter: "I feel my rigorous education and subsequent internship have prepared me for any obstical I might encounter."
Except the challenge of finding misspelled words.
Cover letter: "Please find my resume."
When did you lose it?
Application: Please state what you liked most about your last job: "The fast-paste environment."
Made it worth sticking around awhile?
Cover letter: "Was an unhappy, drifting bachelor until I met my lovely wife, Linda, whose work ethic and inspiring nature made me the responsible person I am today."
Can we interview her?
Cover letter: "Enclosed please find my resume. You mention in your ad that you require a writing sample. I send out at least 50 resumes a week, and writing samples are expensive."
We'll take that as a no, then.
Cover letter: "I am very interested in the account stuff position."
Unfortunately, we just filled that position.
Objective: "So one of the main things for me is, as the movie 'Jerry McGuire' puts it, 'Show me the money!'"
You don't beat around the bush, do you?
Cover letter: "I am sure you have looked through several resumes and cover letters with the same information about work experience, education and references ... I am not going to give you any of that stuff."
Can't wait to see what we'll get instead.
Skills: "I have integrity so I will not steal office supplies and take them home."
Good to know.
Resume: "I'm willing to travel threw out the states if necessary."
We'll throw you a line if we have any openings.
Qualifications: "Provided quality service in each job, starting with my first paper route at age nine."
So that's why we found your resume on the porch ...
Objective: "Assertive, self-motivated and goal-oriented individual seeks a position that utilizes my computer training and experience and/or bartending skills."
That's quite a mix of talents.
Cover letter: "If at any point you do not buy this message, take my cover letter and resume, rip them up, throw them in the garbage bin and do not forget to spare me the 'We will keep your resume on file for three months.'"
No problem.
Qualifications: "I am able to show up at the office on time, not only during the first week but also after a year of employment."
And after two years?
Objective: "To hopefully associate with a millionaire one day."
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you.
Qualifications: "I am properly licensed to operate my vehicle. I have only one offense on my driving record (speeding ticket)."
Sounds like you're ready for the fast track.
Cover letter: "I invite you to browse through my resume and offer me an opportunity within your team."
Thanks for the invitation.
Accomplishments: "The Marines is and probably will be the biggest accomplishment I've ever had, even though I wasn't able to join."
Glad to see you were able to work around it.
Skills: "I have technical skills that will take your breath away."
We're waiting ...
Qualifications: "I have guts, drive, ambition and heart, which is probably more than a lot of the drones that you have working for you."
We'll tell them you said so.
Cover letter: "I can provide verification that I legally changed my name in July of 1998."
Now we're curious what did you change it from?
Objective: "I need money because I have bills to pay and I would like to have a life, go out partying, please my young wife with gifts, and have a menu entr้e consisting of more than soup."
That's a tall order.
Preferred name/nickname: "Phone Book"
We'll give you a call.
Objective: "To work on interesting projects."
We'll do what we can.
Duties: "Word processing, phones and running errors."
Looks like you missed one.
Job duties: "Created brilliant presentations."
And modest, too.
Application: How large was the department you worked in with your last company? "A: 3 stories."
OK ... Then, approximately how many people sat on each floor?
Cover letter: "My previous job provided me with a strong look into network administration, but no actual training."
You had a window office?
Strengths: "I am very used to working with thigh schedules."
That "tight" schedule didn't leave room to check for errors.
Cover letter: "Please, please, please hire me for this job. I will be waiting by the phone."
Don't wait too long.
Experience: "Computer games tester (still reigning Tetris champion)."
Is that a challenge?
Qualifications: "Twin sister has accounting degree."
Send her in!
Cover letter: "I speak several languages, and I am very handsome."
And modest, too.
Summary: "An accomplished professional with deliberate experience in project management."
At least you didn't just stumble into it.
Experience: "Have not yet been abducted by aliens."
How long have you been waiting?
Objective: "I am seeking a second job to supplement my income and support my shopping habit."
We may have a job for you in purchasing.
Cover letter: "What interested me about this job is that it's with a prestigious company (my friends would definitely approve)."
Glad to hear it.
Resume: "Important note: Resume adjectives and job descriptions have not been altered despite labor market conditions. I have not embellished my resume nor changed it except to incorporate additional details and in some instances to delete wordiness."
May we suggest some more editing?
Skills: "Read, write, speak, and think fluently in German, French and Spanish."
Centavo for your thoughts?
Skills: "Written communication = 3 years; verbal communication = 5 years."
Could you elaborate?
Cover letter: "Even if I don't get the job, it's OK. It's worth putting in the time and effort writing this resume."
We're glad we could oblige.
Objective: "I would like to work for a company that is very lax when it comes to tardiness."
We'll get back to you.
Interests: "Cake decorating I, II and III."
Can you bring samples?
Interests: "Tournament Scrabble player, amateur stand-up comic and 'Jeopardy' hopeful."
I'll take humorous word games for $1,000.
Interests: "Avid mystery reader."
We'll try to keep you guessing.
Personal: "Excellent health, except for ingrown toenail."
Ouch.
Personal: "Weight: 165 pounds - without money in my pockets."
And you'd like us to add some pounds?
Personal: "Classical Capricorn."
Classic.
Experience: "My friends call me R-E-G-G-I-E, and that sums up my work experience."
We're still scratching our heads.
Goal: "To make money, and be the camel that squeezes through the eye of the needle."
Could be a very tight squeeze.
Cover letter: "I would be prepared to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss what I can do to your company."
That's what we're afraid of
Cover letter: "After perusing my resume, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon."
If you don't mind, we'd appreciate the opportunity to peruse it ourselves before we get back to you.
Cover letter: "If I get my degree, I'll be suitable for anything."
That must be some education.
Resume: "It is my professional objective to obtain a position which allows me to make use of my commuter skills."
I think we can oblige.
Education: "I possess a moderate educatin but willing to learn more."
That "educatin" was evidently more moderate than you realized.
Education: "Bachelor of engineering. Passed out in top 2 percent."
Hope someone was there to catch you.
Education: "Have repeated courses repeatedly."
There's something to be said for perseverance.
Salary requirements: "The higher the better."
Sure. Why not?
Salary desired: "Starting over due to recent bankruptcies. Need large bonus when starting job."
Any interest in what we need?
Salary, benefits and other requirements: "$90,000 per year plus agreed-upon performance bonus. Four weeks vacation and 10 paid personal days. Company-paid life and health insurance. First-class airline and hotels when traveling on business. Realistic expense account. Office with windows, secretary."
Is that all?
Bad traits: "I am very bad about time and don't mind admitting it. Having to arrive at a certain hour doesn't make sense to me. What does make sense is that I do the job. Any company that insists upon rigid time schedules will find me a nightmare."
We already do.
Position desired: "Sales rep. Satisfying customers and making sure customers are satisfied."
From the "department of redundancy department."
Weaknesses: "Suffer from prickly heat in summer."
Sounds uncomfortable.
Personal: "I believe in what studies have shown - that nap times each day increase employee productivity. I wish to work for a company that provides for this."
Hard or soft mattress?
Objective: "To obtain a position with the skills in hence the skills I already inquire."
Say again?
Education: "Suspected to graduate early next year."
Maybe you should let us know when you're sure
References: "Bill, Tom, Eric. But I don't know their phone numbers."
We might need a bit more to go on.
Work experience: "Two years as a blackjack and baccarat dealer. Strong emphasis on customer relations - a constant challenge considering how much money people lose and how angry they can get."
Was hazard pay an option?
Interests: "Magic and fortunetelling (call for a free reading)."
How much will the interview set us back?
Cover letter: "In closing, let me outline the experiences I've been able to endure."
Sounds painful.
Reason for leaving: "Boring! No money! Hated it!"
Now tell us what you really think.
Cover letter: "I do not seriously feel I am readily employable. While this statement does not fit well into potential employment situations, my belief is that complete disclosure is the only reasonable approach."
Thanks for fessing up.
Personal: "I limit important relationships to people who want to do what I want them to do."
We employers have the same philosophy.
Objective: "To obtain an entry-level position after I get my beachler's degree."
Will you also have a minor in surfing?
Objective: "Student today. Vice president tomarrow."
Not so fast
Cover letter: "I am enthusiastic and people like me."
From the Stuart Smalley Career Counseling Institute.
Objective: "To grow with a company that maintains a FIRST CLASS culture."
We'll try to measure up.
Accomplishments: "Graduated in the top 70 percent of my class."
Congratulations.
Accomplishments: "Brought in a balloon artist to entertain the team."
Can't wait to see what you do for the annual meeting.
Objective: "A position that allows me to keep my sanity."
Seems like a reasonable request
Objective: "I want to increase my career goals."
Don't let us stop you!
Cover letter: "Enclosed is my resume for your viewing pleasure."
We can hardly wait.
Personal: "I can describe myself in three words: committed, hard working, and very strategic thinking."
That's seven words.
Objective: "To broaden my computer skills and decrease my use of antacids."
Have you tried tech-support?
Application: Why should an employer hire you? "I bring doughnuts on Friday."
Let's talk!
Cover letter: "I am hoping to improve my skills working with other people. I also have good social skills and work well with others."
Sounds like you're of two minds about your qualifications.
Achievements: "First runner-up for Miss Fort Worth, 1982."
Outstanding
Objective: "I am looking for a change of scenery."
Have you tried the theater?
Skills summary: "I constantly strive to learn knew things."
We "new" you could do it.
Cover letter: "I am an accomplished executive assistant who is ready to become the executive."
When can you start?
Reason for leaving: "Pushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job."
We're glad you're not bitter.
Special qualifications: "Performed in a local production of 'Oklahoma!'"
We'll be sure to give you star treatment.
Cover letter: "You are privileged to receive my resume."
We'll try not to let it go to our heads.
Cover letter: "Although I am seeking an accounting job, the fact that I have no actual experience in accounting may seem discouraging."
Really?
Qualifications: "I am a pit bull when it comes to analysis."
Will you need a leash?
Special skills: "I've got a Ph.D. in human feelings."
Have you considered writing song lyrics?
Experience: "Watered, groomed and fed the family dog for years."
Did watering help him grow faster?
Reason for leaving last job: "Bounty hunting was outlawed in my state."
Does accounting truly interest you?
Cover letter: "I'll starve without a job, but don't feel you have to give me one."
Nothing like a little guilt.
Experience: "I eat computers for lunch."
He might be "byting" off more than he can chew.
Requirements: "You must provide my dogs with mineral water."
Does it have to be sparkling?
Qualifications: "I am meticulate about derails."
With the possible exception of spelling.
Cover letter: "I can play well with others."
We'll be sure to tell your mother.
Cover letter: "It's best for employers that I not work with people."
Thanks for the warning.
Personal achievements: "I love doing all forms of dance, including salsa, ballroom and hip-hop."
We might need you at the end of tax season.
Objective: "To mature in the field of human behavior."
Good luck with that.
Qualifications: "Hire me, I have great hair."
Guess that makes you a "model" employee.
Experience: "10 years of experience in financail budgiting and transactions rigistering."
But limited experience with the spell-check function.
Experience: "Any interruption in employment is due to being unemployed."
Thanks for clearing that up.
Education: "1994 - Moron University."
We hope that's a typo.
Personal: "A wonderful son and two delicious grandchildren."
We're not that hungry for details.
Accomplishments: "Raised over $6,000 for an organization by sitting on a commode."
There is such a thing as "too much information."
Cover letter: "Please overlook my resume."
If you insist.
Objective: "To become Overlord of the Galaxy!"
Oh, sorry - we just filled that position.
Objective: "To be employed at a wage above the poverty level."
We'll do our best.
Objective: "What I'm looking for in a job: #1) Money #2) Money #3) Money."
So you're motivated by money?
Hobbies: "Mushroom hunting."
Are they hard to catch?
Cover letter: "I'm submitting the attached copy of my resume for your consumption."
Yum.
Experience: "Child care provider: Organized activities; prepared lunches and snakes."
Probably best to stick with graham crackers and milk.
Salary requirements: "$42,000, $45,000 annually."
Do we get to pick?
Cover letter: "I am applying for this position to offer the perfect environment to demonstrate my many different talents."
We can't wait to see the atmosphere you bring.
Office equipment experience: "Stapler."
Did you find it tough to master?
Cover letter: "I am extremely detailoriented."
I'm afraid we're not convinced.
Skills: "Grate communication skills."
Yes, but can you talk and chop at the same time?
Goals: "Now: Get the job. Later: Keep the job."
It's good to aim high.
Experience: "Responsibilities included recruiting, screening, interviewing and executing final candidates."
Seems kind of harsh ...
Experience: "Twin brother has accounting degree."
Can we have his number?
Cover letter: "If you hire me, I will return you a big surprise."
We can't wait.
Objective: "My dream job would be as a professional baseball player, but since I can't do that, I'll settle on being an accountant."
Your enthusiasm is overwhelming.
Objective: "Be important."
At least your priorities are straight.
Awards: "National record for eating 45 eggs in two minutes."
Can't wait to see you at the office holiday party.
Cover letter: "Salary demanded - $65,000."
Would you like that in small, unmarked bills?
Personal: "Rabid sports fan."
I hear there's a vaccine for that.
Heading on stationery: "I'd Break Mom's Heart to Work For You!"
A real family man.
Weakness: "I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant."
We'll save this resume for later.
Cover letter: "I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."
Thanks for the clarification.
Cover letter: "Long-term plants: to pursue my master's degree."
It's one of his perennial goals.
Skills: "Filing and finding customer information."
That second step is always key.
Cover letter: "After consideration of my situation from several different angels, I have decided to pursue a new line of work."
A little expert guidance is always good.
Cover letter: "I had strong interpersonal and communication skills."
What do you have now?
Cover letter: "I'm able to bring nobility to any firm."
Applying for the "knight" shift?
Resume: "I am a 'neat nut' with a reputation for being hardnosed. I have no patience for sloppywork, carelessmistakes and theft of companytime."
If only he'd found the space bar on his keyboard.
Experience: "Provide Custer Service."
And what did the customers think of that?
Resume: "Reasons to hire me: My references have great things to say about me."
Should we take his word for it?
Experience: "I was brought in as a turnaround consultant to help turn the company around."
Sounds like you may be going in circles.
Qualifications: "The eye-catcher about me is that I'm definitely a people person!!!"
I'm sure you're turning heads all over the place.
Work history: "I expect the unexpected so nothing shocks me."
So what we have to say won't come as a surprise?
Thank-you letter: "Name on letterhead: "Sam Mevlin"
Signature: "Sam Melvin"
Would the real Sam please come forward?
Skills summary: "Extensive background in public accounting. I can also stand on my head!"
But can you do payroll with one hand tied behind your back?
Strengths: "Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."
Would that be Mozart or Beethoven?
Education: "B.A. in Loberal Arts."
Did you minor in ear piercing?
Cover letter: "I've updated my resume so it's more appalling to employers."
We're pretty shocked already
Cover letter: "Please disregard the attached resume - it is terribly out of date."
OK - next!
Work experience: "Set up entire offices including furniture, lighting, computers, filing cabinets and office procedures. Also have a flair for floral arrangements and catering."
Do you do drywall and plumbing?
Skills: "Operated Pitney Bones machine."
Was that in a kennel?
Cover letter: "I perform my job with effortless efficiency, effectiveness, efficacy and expertise."
And an awful lot of alliteration, apparently.
"Personal: "Married 20 years; own a home, along with a friendly mortgage company."
When you own the mortgage company, do you get a better rate?
Cover letter: "Seek challenges that test my mind and body, since the two are usually inseparable."
Glad to hear it.
Work experience: "Responsibilities included checking customers out."
And then did you rank them on a scale of 1-to-10?
"My compensation should be at least equal to my age."
And bonuses "tied to" your shoe size?
Cover letter: "Outstanding worker; flexible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year."
It's Gumby!
Cover letter: "I don't usually blow my own horn, but in this case, I will go right ahead and do so."
Do you take requests?
Work experience: "Maintained files and reports, did data processing, cashed employees' paychecks."
What did you do with the money?
Cover letter: "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable."
At these extremes, some things are best left unsaid.
Educational background: "Highschool was a incredible experience."
But apparently not an incredible learning experience.
Cover letter: "I like the perk of company cars."
Does that mean you're driven to succeed?
Resume: "A great management team that has patents with its workers."
Are you a "trademark" employee?
Work history: "My manager dismissed and blackballed me in the industry."
So I guess you won't be listing her as a reference?
Objective: "Obtain a position that will exploit my potential."
Be careful what you wish for ...
Accomplishments: "Grew an impressive vegetable garden."
We hope your career flourishes as well.
Cover letter: "My top motivator is MONEY. If asked to choose between a professional desk job and one sanitizing a barnhouse that pays more, I'm headed for the farm."
The dark side of career management.
Cover letter: "I only drink Pinot Noir (no other comes close) and my preferred snack is smoked salmon."
You may find our vending machine somewhat unsatisfactory.
Accomplishments: "Flunked CPA exam with relatively high grades."
That's quite an achievement.
Cover letter: "The blue chip ultra corporate experience I gained was invaluable if not irreplaceable."
Your last job will surely be a tough act to follow.
Cover letter: "I have searched far and wide for an employer who is energetically inclined."
Sounds like an uphill battle.
Cover letter: "I'm the best accountant you're ever going to find. If your company doesn't want to pay for the high quality, don't call."
Thanks for the tip.
Experience: "Part-time office work, when I had time and work."
We needed that clarification.
Experience: "I was involved in every aspect of the business, including office administration, customer service and cadaver preparation."
You have given "multi-tasking" new meaning.
Objective: "Secure a position in a large firm as receptionist, PBX operator, manager, owner or accounts receivable clerk."
At least you're leaving your options open.
Cover letter: "Experienced in all faucets of accounting."
That should help with the flow of information.
Employment history: "Short stints with various fast food restaurants."
Were you comparing secret sauces?
Cover letter: "Please see how your enclosed resume will meet the job requirements."
We'll be sure to call ourselves for an interview.
Experience: "Currently unemployed due to self-inflicted toe sprain."
The downside of trying to get your foot in the door.
Personal: "A scholar of life and mishaps."
And which expertise do you plan to apply here?
Cover letter: "My qulifications include close attention to detail."
Indeed!
Cover letter: "I'm often described as out going."
So you want to be incoming?
Objective: "Desire a career as a trainee."
Life's a never-ending learning curve!
Cover letter: "My work history is outlined on my enclosed resume. As you can see there isn't anything too impressive about it."
Thanks for the heads up.
Reason for leaving: "My employment ended due to lack of work."
Yours or theirs?
Cover letter: "Prefer to work alone in maximum privacy."
A true team player.
Objective: "To learn new skills and gain training which will help me develop my new business."
Your dedication is touching.
Experience: "Worked party-time as an office assistant."
So a full-time job might really wear you out ...
Cover letter: "The interview you schedule will undoubtedly reveal my unmatched talent and suitability for the position."
Uh, don't count your chickens ...
Cover letter: "Very experienced with out-house computers."
Where'd they find an extension cord that long?
Accomplishments: "Overcame procrastination."
Glad you didn't wait to tell us.
Experience: "Assistant Professor - thought accounting and finance."
So you were the "ideas" person?
Cover letter: "I am fascinated by the ever-changing mosaic of mankind and feel I can therefore help your firm."
Um ... could you elaborate?
Cover letter: "At the emphatic urging of colleagues, I have consented to applying for your position."
We're honored.
Cover letter: "Any break in employment was not intentional."
Uh-oh ...
From India, Mumbai
2OBJECTIVE: "I want to play a major part in watching a company advance."
We'll put a Barcalounger next to your desk.
SKILLS: "I am able to wok well with computers."
Do you bring your own soy sauce?
EXPERIENCE: "Chapter president, 1887-1992."
Apparently there were no term limits.
COVER LETTER: "Please find my resume."
Did you look under the couch?
COVER LETTER: "Can u tell me more about this position?"
We'll do "r" best.
EDUCATION: "I dropped out of law school because I wasn't interested in it."
That's as good a reason as any.
PERSONAL: "Enjoy reading and movies. Despise jogging but try to anyway."
We'll appoint you runner-up.
EXPERIENCE: "Demonstrated ability in multi-tasting."
You'll love our vending machine.
CARRIER OBJECTIVE: "To become a manager."
A man on the move.
COVER LETTER: "When providing childcare for clients, I fed the children and changed dippers."
Little or big?
QUALIFICATIONS: "Computer literate and excellent experience in operating Windows."
Equally capable with double-hung and sliders.
PERSONAL: "Former surfer turned receptionist."
Traded in his surfboard for a switchboard.
PERSONAL: "6 feet. 4 inches tall."
He must go broke buying shoes and custom clothing.
EXPERIENCE: "Only employee of a small distribution company."
Can't get much smaller than that.
COVER LETTER: "I am very interested in the newspaper add for the accounting position."
And we're divided on your qualifications.
EXPERIENCE: "I'm a hard worker, etc."
Care to elaborate?
LANGUAGES: "Speak English and Spinach."
Must be what they teach at the culinary academy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: "Helping people with their clothes, greeting people, ringing people out."
Did they drip-dry first?
EXPERIENCE: "I am a very capapable proofreader."
We'll need more convincing.
REASON FOR LEAVING: "I thought the world was coming to an end."
So ... optimism is not your strongest quality?
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: "Dum major with my high school band."
Don't be so hard on yourself.
OBJECTIVE: "To wake up in the morning and shout 'I can't wait to get to work!'"
Which must thrill his wife every Sunday morning.
DUTIES: "Included deposing trash at the end of each working day."
I hope he's not a lawyer.
LANGUAGES: "Fluent in English. Also I have been heard muttering Gibberish in my sleep."
Was that offered in your foreign language curriculum?
COVER LETTER: "I am very interested in the newspaper add for the accounting position."
And we're divided on your qualifications.
REASON FOR LIVING: "Laid off."
Must have been a truly dreadful job.
COVER LETTER: "Through my career experiences I have become inept at communication skills."
Indeed you have.
HEALTH: "Trick knee. Impairs only hard labor such as playing basketball."
We might have to discuss your definition of "hard labor."
Job description: "Soul IT support for total of 100 users."
Technician and spiritual advisor.
Additional skills: "I am a Notary Republic."
Do you have your own anthem?
Cover letter: "I feel my rigorous education and subsequent internship have prepared me for any obstical I might encounter."
Except the challenge of finding misspelled words.
Cover letter: "Please find my resume."
When did you lose it?
Application: Please state what you liked most about your last job: "The fast-paste environment."
Made it worth sticking around awhile?
Cover letter: "Was an unhappy, drifting bachelor until I met my lovely wife, Linda, whose work ethic and inspiring nature made me the responsible person I am today."
Can we interview her?
Cover letter: "Enclosed please find my resume. You mention in your ad that you require a writing sample. I send out at least 50 resumes a week, and writing samples are expensive."
We'll take that as a no, then.
Cover letter: "I am very interested in the account stuff position."
Unfortunately, we just filled that position.
Objective: "So one of the main things for me is, as the movie 'Jerry McGuire' puts it, 'Show me the money!'"
You don't beat around the bush, do you?
Cover letter: "I am sure you have looked through several resumes and cover letters with the same information about work experience, education and references ... I am not going to give you any of that stuff."
Can't wait to see what we'll get instead.
Skills: "I have integrity so I will not steal office supplies and take them home."
Good to know.
Resume: "I'm willing to travel threw out the states if necessary."
We'll throw you a line if we have any openings.
Qualifications: "Provided quality service in each job, starting with my first paper route at age nine."
So that's why we found your resume on the porch ...
Objective: "Assertive, self-motivated and goal-oriented individual seeks a position that utilizes my computer training and experience and/or bartending skills."
That's quite a mix of talents.
Cover letter: "If at any point you do not buy this message, take my cover letter and resume, rip them up, throw them in the garbage bin and do not forget to spare me the 'We will keep your resume on file for three months.'"
No problem.
Qualifications: "I am able to show up at the office on time, not only during the first week but also after a year of employment."
And after two years?
Objective: "To hopefully associate with a millionaire one day."
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you.
Qualifications: "I am properly licensed to operate my vehicle. I have only one offense on my driving record (speeding ticket)."
Sounds like you're ready for the fast track.
Cover letter: "I invite you to browse through my resume and offer me an opportunity within your team."
Thanks for the invitation.
Accomplishments: "The Marines is and probably will be the biggest accomplishment I've ever had, even though I wasn't able to join."
Glad to see you were able to work around it.
Skills: "I have technical skills that will take your breath away."
We're waiting ...
Qualifications: "I have guts, drive, ambition and heart, which is probably more than a lot of the drones that you have working for you."
We'll tell them you said so.
Cover letter: "I can provide verification that I legally changed my name in July of 1998."
Now we're curious what did you change it from?
Objective: "I need money because I have bills to pay and I would like to have a life, go out partying, please my young wife with gifts, and have a menu entr้e consisting of more than soup."
That's a tall order.
Preferred name/nickname: "Phone Book"
We'll give you a call.
Objective: "To work on interesting projects."
We'll do what we can.
Duties: "Word processing, phones and running errors."
Looks like you missed one.
Job duties: "Created brilliant presentations."
And modest, too.
Application: How large was the department you worked in with your last company? "A: 3 stories."
OK ... Then, approximately how many people sat on each floor?
Cover letter: "My previous job provided me with a strong look into network administration, but no actual training."
You had a window office?
Strengths: "I am very used to working with thigh schedules."
That "tight" schedule didn't leave room to check for errors.
Cover letter: "Please, please, please hire me for this job. I will be waiting by the phone."
Don't wait too long.
Experience: "Computer games tester (still reigning Tetris champion)."
Is that a challenge?
Qualifications: "Twin sister has accounting degree."
Send her in!
Cover letter: "I speak several languages, and I am very handsome."
And modest, too.
Summary: "An accomplished professional with deliberate experience in project management."
At least you didn't just stumble into it.
Experience: "Have not yet been abducted by aliens."
How long have you been waiting?
Objective: "I am seeking a second job to supplement my income and support my shopping habit."
We may have a job for you in purchasing.
Cover letter: "What interested me about this job is that it's with a prestigious company (my friends would definitely approve)."
Glad to hear it.
Resume: "Important note: Resume adjectives and job descriptions have not been altered despite labor market conditions. I have not embellished my resume nor changed it except to incorporate additional details and in some instances to delete wordiness."
May we suggest some more editing?
Skills: "Read, write, speak, and think fluently in German, French and Spanish."
Centavo for your thoughts?
Skills: "Written communication = 3 years; verbal communication = 5 years."
Could you elaborate?
Cover letter: "Even if I don't get the job, it's OK. It's worth putting in the time and effort writing this resume."
We're glad we could oblige.
Objective: "I would like to work for a company that is very lax when it comes to tardiness."
We'll get back to you.
Interests: "Cake decorating I, II and III."
Can you bring samples?
Interests: "Tournament Scrabble player, amateur stand-up comic and 'Jeopardy' hopeful."
I'll take humorous word games for $1,000.
Interests: "Avid mystery reader."
We'll try to keep you guessing.
Personal: "Excellent health, except for ingrown toenail."
Ouch.
Personal: "Weight: 165 pounds - without money in my pockets."
And you'd like us to add some pounds?
Personal: "Classical Capricorn."
Classic.
Experience: "My friends call me R-E-G-G-I-E, and that sums up my work experience."
We're still scratching our heads.
Goal: "To make money, and be the camel that squeezes through the eye of the needle."
Could be a very tight squeeze.
Cover letter: "I would be prepared to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss what I can do to your company."
That's what we're afraid of
Cover letter: "After perusing my resume, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon."
If you don't mind, we'd appreciate the opportunity to peruse it ourselves before we get back to you.
Cover letter: "If I get my degree, I'll be suitable for anything."
That must be some education.
Resume: "It is my professional objective to obtain a position which allows me to make use of my commuter skills."
I think we can oblige.
Education: "I possess a moderate educatin but willing to learn more."
That "educatin" was evidently more moderate than you realized.
Education: "Bachelor of engineering. Passed out in top 2 percent."
Hope someone was there to catch you.
Education: "Have repeated courses repeatedly."
There's something to be said for perseverance.
Salary requirements: "The higher the better."
Sure. Why not?
Salary desired: "Starting over due to recent bankruptcies. Need large bonus when starting job."
Any interest in what we need?
Salary, benefits and other requirements: "$90,000 per year plus agreed-upon performance bonus. Four weeks vacation and 10 paid personal days. Company-paid life and health insurance. First-class airline and hotels when traveling on business. Realistic expense account. Office with windows, secretary."
Is that all?
Bad traits: "I am very bad about time and don't mind admitting it. Having to arrive at a certain hour doesn't make sense to me. What does make sense is that I do the job. Any company that insists upon rigid time schedules will find me a nightmare."
We already do.
Position desired: "Sales rep. Satisfying customers and making sure customers are satisfied."
From the "department of redundancy department."
Weaknesses: "Suffer from prickly heat in summer."
Sounds uncomfortable.
Personal: "I believe in what studies have shown - that nap times each day increase employee productivity. I wish to work for a company that provides for this."
Hard or soft mattress?
Objective: "To obtain a position with the skills in hence the skills I already inquire."
Say again?
Education: "Suspected to graduate early next year."
Maybe you should let us know when you're sure
References: "Bill, Tom, Eric. But I don't know their phone numbers."
We might need a bit more to go on.
Work experience: "Two years as a blackjack and baccarat dealer. Strong emphasis on customer relations - a constant challenge considering how much money people lose and how angry they can get."
Was hazard pay an option?
Interests: "Magic and fortunetelling (call for a free reading)."
How much will the interview set us back?
Cover letter: "In closing, let me outline the experiences I've been able to endure."
Sounds painful.
Reason for leaving: "Boring! No money! Hated it!"
Now tell us what you really think.
Cover letter: "I do not seriously feel I am readily employable. While this statement does not fit well into potential employment situations, my belief is that complete disclosure is the only reasonable approach."
Thanks for fessing up.
Personal: "I limit important relationships to people who want to do what I want them to do."
We employers have the same philosophy.
Objective: "To obtain an entry-level position after I get my beachler's degree."
Will you also have a minor in surfing?
Objective: "Student today. Vice president tomarrow."
Not so fast
Cover letter: "I am enthusiastic and people like me."
From the Stuart Smalley Career Counseling Institute.
Objective: "To grow with a company that maintains a FIRST CLASS culture."
We'll try to measure up.
Accomplishments: "Graduated in the top 70 percent of my class."
Congratulations.
Accomplishments: "Brought in a balloon artist to entertain the team."
Can't wait to see what you do for the annual meeting.
Objective: "A position that allows me to keep my sanity."
Seems like a reasonable request
Objective: "I want to increase my career goals."
Don't let us stop you!
Cover letter: "Enclosed is my resume for your viewing pleasure."
We can hardly wait.
Personal: "I can describe myself in three words: committed, hard working, and very strategic thinking."
That's seven words.
Objective: "To broaden my computer skills and decrease my use of antacids."
Have you tried tech-support?
Application: Why should an employer hire you? "I bring doughnuts on Friday."
Let's talk!
Cover letter: "I am hoping to improve my skills working with other people. I also have good social skills and work well with others."
Sounds like you're of two minds about your qualifications.
Achievements: "First runner-up for Miss Fort Worth, 1982."
Outstanding
Objective: "I am looking for a change of scenery."
Have you tried the theater?
Skills summary: "I constantly strive to learn knew things."
We "new" you could do it.
Cover letter: "I am an accomplished executive assistant who is ready to become the executive."
When can you start?
Reason for leaving: "Pushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job."
We're glad you're not bitter.
Special qualifications: "Performed in a local production of 'Oklahoma!'"
We'll be sure to give you star treatment.
Cover letter: "You are privileged to receive my resume."
We'll try not to let it go to our heads.
Cover letter: "Although I am seeking an accounting job, the fact that I have no actual experience in accounting may seem discouraging."
Really?
Qualifications: "I am a pit bull when it comes to analysis."
Will you need a leash?
Special skills: "I've got a Ph.D. in human feelings."
Have you considered writing song lyrics?
Experience: "Watered, groomed and fed the family dog for years."
Did watering help him grow faster?
Reason for leaving last job: "Bounty hunting was outlawed in my state."
Does accounting truly interest you?
Cover letter: "I'll starve without a job, but don't feel you have to give me one."
Nothing like a little guilt.
Experience: "I eat computers for lunch."
He might be "byting" off more than he can chew.
Requirements: "You must provide my dogs with mineral water."
Does it have to be sparkling?
Qualifications: "I am meticulate about derails."
With the possible exception of spelling.
Cover letter: "I can play well with others."
We'll be sure to tell your mother.
Cover letter: "It's best for employers that I not work with people."
Thanks for the warning.
Personal achievements: "I love doing all forms of dance, including salsa, ballroom and hip-hop."
We might need you at the end of tax season.
Objective: "To mature in the field of human behavior."
Good luck with that.
Qualifications: "Hire me, I have great hair."
Guess that makes you a "model" employee.
Experience: "10 years of experience in financail budgiting and transactions rigistering."
But limited experience with the spell-check function.
Experience: "Any interruption in employment is due to being unemployed."
Thanks for clearing that up.
Education: "1994 - Moron University."
We hope that's a typo.
Personal: "A wonderful son and two delicious grandchildren."
We're not that hungry for details.
Accomplishments: "Raised over $6,000 for an organization by sitting on a commode."
There is such a thing as "too much information."
Cover letter: "Please overlook my resume."
If you insist.
Objective: "To become Overlord of the Galaxy!"
Oh, sorry - we just filled that position.
Objective: "To be employed at a wage above the poverty level."
We'll do our best.
Objective: "What I'm looking for in a job: #1) Money #2) Money #3) Money."
So you're motivated by money?
Hobbies: "Mushroom hunting."
Are they hard to catch?
Cover letter: "I'm submitting the attached copy of my resume for your consumption."
Yum.
Experience: "Child care provider: Organized activities; prepared lunches and snakes."
Probably best to stick with graham crackers and milk.
Salary requirements: "$42,000, $45,000 annually."
Do we get to pick?
Cover letter: "I am applying for this position to offer the perfect environment to demonstrate my many different talents."
We can't wait to see the atmosphere you bring.
Office equipment experience: "Stapler."
Did you find it tough to master?
Cover letter: "I am extremely detailoriented."
I'm afraid we're not convinced.
Skills: "Grate communication skills."
Yes, but can you talk and chop at the same time?
Goals: "Now: Get the job. Later: Keep the job."
It's good to aim high.
Experience: "Responsibilities included recruiting, screening, interviewing and executing final candidates."
Seems kind of harsh ...
Experience: "Twin brother has accounting degree."
Can we have his number?
Cover letter: "If you hire me, I will return you a big surprise."
We can't wait.
Objective: "My dream job would be as a professional baseball player, but since I can't do that, I'll settle on being an accountant."
Your enthusiasm is overwhelming.
Objective: "Be important."
At least your priorities are straight.
Awards: "National record for eating 45 eggs in two minutes."
Can't wait to see you at the office holiday party.
Cover letter: "Salary demanded - $65,000."
Would you like that in small, unmarked bills?
Personal: "Rabid sports fan."
I hear there's a vaccine for that.
Heading on stationery: "I'd Break Mom's Heart to Work For You!"
A real family man.
Weakness: "I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant."
We'll save this resume for later.
Cover letter: "I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."
Thanks for the clarification.
Cover letter: "Long-term plants: to pursue my master's degree."
It's one of his perennial goals.
Skills: "Filing and finding customer information."
That second step is always key.
Cover letter: "After consideration of my situation from several different angels, I have decided to pursue a new line of work."
A little expert guidance is always good.
Cover letter: "I had strong interpersonal and communication skills."
What do you have now?
Cover letter: "I'm able to bring nobility to any firm."
Applying for the "knight" shift?
Resume: "I am a 'neat nut' with a reputation for being hardnosed. I have no patience for sloppywork, carelessmistakes and theft of companytime."
If only he'd found the space bar on his keyboard.
Experience: "Provide Custer Service."
And what did the customers think of that?
Resume: "Reasons to hire me: My references have great things to say about me."
Should we take his word for it?
Experience: "I was brought in as a turnaround consultant to help turn the company around."
Sounds like you may be going in circles.
Qualifications: "The eye-catcher about me is that I'm definitely a people person!!!"
I'm sure you're turning heads all over the place.
Work history: "I expect the unexpected so nothing shocks me."
So what we have to say won't come as a surprise?
Thank-you letter: "Name on letterhead: "Sam Mevlin"
Signature: "Sam Melvin"
Would the real Sam please come forward?
Skills summary: "Extensive background in public accounting. I can also stand on my head!"
But can you do payroll with one hand tied behind your back?
Strengths: "Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."
Would that be Mozart or Beethoven?
Education: "B.A. in Loberal Arts."
Did you minor in ear piercing?
Cover letter: "I've updated my resume so it's more appalling to employers."
We're pretty shocked already
Cover letter: "Please disregard the attached resume - it is terribly out of date."
OK - next!
Work experience: "Set up entire offices including furniture, lighting, computers, filing cabinets and office procedures. Also have a flair for floral arrangements and catering."
Do you do drywall and plumbing?
Skills: "Operated Pitney Bones machine."
Was that in a kennel?
Cover letter: "I perform my job with effortless efficiency, effectiveness, efficacy and expertise."
And an awful lot of alliteration, apparently.
"Personal: "Married 20 years; own a home, along with a friendly mortgage company."
When you own the mortgage company, do you get a better rate?
Cover letter: "Seek challenges that test my mind and body, since the two are usually inseparable."
Glad to hear it.
Work experience: "Responsibilities included checking customers out."
And then did you rank them on a scale of 1-to-10?
"My compensation should be at least equal to my age."
And bonuses "tied to" your shoe size?
Cover letter: "Outstanding worker; flexible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year."
It's Gumby!
Cover letter: "I don't usually blow my own horn, but in this case, I will go right ahead and do so."
Do you take requests?
Work experience: "Maintained files and reports, did data processing, cashed employees' paychecks."
What did you do with the money?
Cover letter: "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable."
At these extremes, some things are best left unsaid.
Educational background: "Highschool was a incredible experience."
But apparently not an incredible learning experience.
Cover letter: "I like the perk of company cars."
Does that mean you're driven to succeed?
Resume: "A great management team that has patents with its workers."
Are you a "trademark" employee?
Work history: "My manager dismissed and blackballed me in the industry."
So I guess you won't be listing her as a reference?
Objective: "Obtain a position that will exploit my potential."
Be careful what you wish for ...
Accomplishments: "Grew an impressive vegetable garden."
We hope your career flourishes as well.
Cover letter: "My top motivator is MONEY. If asked to choose between a professional desk job and one sanitizing a barnhouse that pays more, I'm headed for the farm."
The dark side of career management.
Cover letter: "I only drink Pinot Noir (no other comes close) and my preferred snack is smoked salmon."
You may find our vending machine somewhat unsatisfactory.
Accomplishments: "Flunked CPA exam with relatively high grades."
That's quite an achievement.
Cover letter: "The blue chip ultra corporate experience I gained was invaluable if not irreplaceable."
Your last job will surely be a tough act to follow.
Cover letter: "I have searched far and wide for an employer who is energetically inclined."
Sounds like an uphill battle.
Cover letter: "I'm the best accountant you're ever going to find. If your company doesn't want to pay for the high quality, don't call."
Thanks for the tip.
Experience: "Part-time office work, when I had time and work."
We needed that clarification.
Experience: "I was involved in every aspect of the business, including office administration, customer service and cadaver preparation."
You have given "multi-tasking" new meaning.
Objective: "Secure a position in a large firm as receptionist, PBX operator, manager, owner or accounts receivable clerk."
At least you're leaving your options open.
Cover letter: "Experienced in all faucets of accounting."
That should help with the flow of information.
Employment history: "Short stints with various fast food restaurants."
Were you comparing secret sauces?
Cover letter: "Please see how your enclosed resume will meet the job requirements."
We'll be sure to call ourselves for an interview.
Experience: "Currently unemployed due to self-inflicted toe sprain."
The downside of trying to get your foot in the door.
Personal: "A scholar of life and mishaps."
And which expertise do you plan to apply here?
Cover letter: "My qulifications include close attention to detail."
Indeed!
Cover letter: "I'm often described as out going."
So you want to be incoming?
Objective: "Desire a career as a trainee."
Life's a never-ending learning curve!
Cover letter: "My work history is outlined on my enclosed resume. As you can see there isn't anything too impressive about it."
Thanks for the heads up.
Reason for leaving: "My employment ended due to lack of work."
Yours or theirs?
Cover letter: "Prefer to work alone in maximum privacy."
A true team player.
Objective: "To learn new skills and gain training which will help me develop my new business."
Your dedication is touching.
Experience: "Worked party-time as an office assistant."
So a full-time job might really wear you out ...
Cover letter: "The interview you schedule will undoubtedly reveal my unmatched talent and suitability for the position."
Uh, don't count your chickens ...
Cover letter: "Very experienced with out-house computers."
Where'd they find an extension cord that long?
Accomplishments: "Overcame procrastination."
Glad you didn't wait to tell us.
Experience: "Assistant Professor - thought accounting and finance."
So you were the "ideas" person?
Cover letter: "I am fascinated by the ever-changing mosaic of mankind and feel I can therefore help your firm."
Um ... could you elaborate?
Cover letter: "At the emphatic urging of colleagues, I have consented to applying for your position."
We're honored.
Cover letter: "Any break in employment was not intentional."
Uh-oh ...
From India, Mumbai
Community Support and Knowledge-base on business, career and organisational prospects and issues - Register and Log In to CiteHR and post your query, download formats and be part of a fostered community of professionals.
Funny-animation s-03_760.gif
HR model resumes.doc
Funny-sign-boar ds_49_444.jpg