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someting else to cheer you up :-)

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N Report 6 Dec 2004 17:09

was wondering the same thing, but then again to do a C.V, dont you have to put your other jobs down, PMSL, somebody must work with these people LOL :-)

Jack (Sahara)

Jack (Sahara) Report 6 Dec 2004 16:55

Did any of them manage to get a job???

N

N Report 6 Dec 2004 16:40

HI pink Diana, alot of people say that its really common, ive never seen it, couldnt believe some people actually put things like this, i'd be in stiches all day. :-)

PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 6 Dec 2004 13:07

amused me.... I used to work in recruitment and nothing that people put on their CV's amazes me now!!

N

N Report 6 Dec 2004 12:32

PMSL christmas carol. :-)

N

N Report 6 Dec 2004 12:25

thought id nudge it up, some people can smile , etc.

N

N Report 30 Nov 2004 16:50

THESE ARE TAKEN FROM REAL CVs (RESUMES) AND COVERING LETTERS 1."I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms." 2. "Am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forget details." 3. "Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year." 4. "Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions." 5. "Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave." 6. "Failed bar exam with relatively high grades." 7. "It's best for employers that I not work with people." 8. "Let's meet, so you can 'ooh' and 'aah' over my experience." 9. "I was working for my mom until she decided to move." 10. "Marital status: single. Unmarried. Unengaged. Uninvolved. No commitments." 11. "I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse." 12. "I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voicemail." 13. "My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I possess no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try marketing" 14. "I procrastinate, especially when the task is unpleasant." 15. "Personal interests: donating blood. Fourteen gallons so far." 16. "Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store." 17. "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job-hopping'. I have never quit a job." 18. "Marital status: often. Children: various." 19. "The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers." 20. "Finished eighth in my class of ten." 21. "References: none. I've left a path of destruction behind me."

N

N Report 30 Nov 2004 16:50

HOPE YOU LIKE & ENJOY :-)