More Resume Bloopers and Blunders - Careers Articles

Readers had so much fun with our recent article Resume Mistakes That Keep Hiring Managers Amused But Cost You the Interview, that we decided to do a sequel. These blunders are courtesy of Robert Half International's Resumania.

"SKILLS: Committed to meeting deadline."

Just one?

"HOBBIES: Michael Bolton."

That's a first.

"SKILLS: I'm try-lingual."

She either speaks three languages or has trouble with just one.

"COVER LETTER: I host a superlative proficiency for resolving complex systematic problems. I have pedagogic expertise conducting sales, and I can be quickly utilized as an assiduous, visceral and proactive problem solver."

Easy for you to say.

-- Are you applying for jobs? Find out what they pay.

"EQUIPMENT: Human brain 1.0."

We'll wait for the upgrade.

"POSITION DESIRED: Profreader."

It doesn't look good...

"DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 2002-9999."

She's earned her gold watch!

"EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Maintained a 2.0 GPA."

We can't "C" why you highlighted this fact.

"REFERENCES: Scott."

We'll need a little more to go on.

"EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability in multi-tasting."

You'll love our vending machine.

"EXPERIENCE: Only employee of a small distribution company."

Can't get much smaller than that.

"APPLICATION: Q: 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?

"PERSONAL: I can describe myself in three words: committed, hard working, and very strategic thinking."

That's seven words.

"REASON FOR LEAVING: Pushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job."

We're glad you're not bitter.

"OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Stapler."

Did you find it tough to master?

"EXPERIENCE: "Responsibilities included recruiting, screening, interviewing and executing final candidates."

Seems kind of harsh ...

"EXPERIENCE: I was brought in as a turnaround consultant to help turn the company around."

Sounds like you may be going in circles.

"COMPENSATION: My compensation should be at least equal to my age."

And bonuses "tied to" your shoe size?

"WORK EXPERIENCE: Responsibilities included checking customers out."

And then did you rank them on a scale of 1-to-10?

"CURRENT SALARY: $36,000. Salary desired: $250,000."

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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One of the most frequent question I receive is about CVs. More specifically, how to write a winning CV and what mistakes to avoid. So here I gathered the 15 most common mistakes to avoid.

Treating your CV as your life’s story and not as a sales document – although its title (Curriculum Vitae) literally means that, it is a false illusion. Your CV is not a book on your life, it is your marketing tool, so handle it accordingly.

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By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Laura Labovich

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For most companies, social media is still an emerging platform.  Yes, many brands are visible, however, while some brands are faster to the social media market than others, everyone recognizes the importance of having a presence on at least a few social media sites.  But who will run such a campaign?

Marketing (or Public Relations) is typically the group that makes the most sense to manage such a role within an organization.  After all, Marketing has all sorts of tools, technologies and propaganda to be in a position to effectively disseminate the content.

As a company explores the idea of either hiring a new employee to manage the activity or moving an internal employee into this role, there are a few key criteria that must be addressed when identifying the right candidate.

How to Make Your Resume Sell | Career Rocketeer - Career Search and Personal Branding Blog

The most problematic part of a resume for people seems to be crafting their accomplishments. The confusion between an accomplishment and a responsibility is the difference between generating excitement by selling what you can do, and making a bland statement that elicits the question “So what?” It’s the difference between being invited in for an interview….and getting no response at all.

3 Ways To Demonstrate Leadership While Finding A Job | Tim's Strategy

The following is a summary of my presentation this morning at AASE (American Association of Senior Executives) here in Irvine, California.  A great group!  If you were there this AM or have thoughts on this topic, please share in the comments below.

Here’s an interesting question:

If you were a leader in your former company, why are you playing such a passive role in your job search?

Is the Recovery a Sham? What the Unemployment Rate Means to You - Careers Articles

Not only did the unemployment rate hold at 9.5 percent, but last week the number of initial unemployment claims climbed to 479,000 -- that's 19,000 more than the week before. 131,000 jobs were lost in July, and private employers added only 71,000 jobs in July--that's 12,000 less than they added in June, and fewer than the 90,000 experts predicted. These numbers leave us scratching our heads and wondering whatever happened to the recovery? Were reports that the recession is over just a ploy to boost our morale? Could this be a case of one step forward, two steps back, or is it a sign of the dreaded double-dip recession?