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More Resume Blunders

More resume problems. But instead of typos, real examples of giving too much information. The result is the same, though: continued unemployment!

• "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."
  

  Posted August 5, 2011 8:00 AM

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