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Resume Typos

If you don't carefully proof your resume before sending it out, it could come back to haunt you. When some hiring managers see just a single typo, they pitch the resume.

Here are some of the worst (but funny!) real-life examples of resume typos.

• "I am very detail-oreinted."

• "I have a bachelorette degree in computers."

• "Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory; effective management skills; and very good at math."

• "I worked as a Corporate Lesion."

• "Served as assistant sore manager."

• "Special skills: Thyping."

• "I have used lots of software appilcations."

• "Objection: To utilize my skills in sales."

• "I am quick at typing, about 25 words per minute."

• "I am a rabid typist."

• "Skills: Operated Pitney Bones machine."

• "Strengths: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."

• "Education: B.A. in Loberal Arts."

• "Work Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse."

• "Education: College, August 1880 - May 1984."

• "Typing Speed: 756 wpm."

• "Work History: Performed brain wave tests, 1879-1981."

• "Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school."

• "Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!"

• "Enclosed is a ruff draft of my resume."

• "I am sicking and entry-level position."

• "I am a quick leaner, dependable, and motivated."

• "My salary requirement is $34 per year."

Posted August 1, 2011 8:00 AM

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