Your resume is a vital job search tool. A good resume will attract the attention of recruiters and will assist you to get that all important interview. However, not everyone takes our advice. Some job seekers put information in their CVs which is far better left out. Some recent resume bloopers include:
I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreadsheet progroms.
Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.
Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions.
It’s best for employers that I not work with people.
Let’s meet, so you can ooh and aah over my experience
You will want me to be Head Honcho in no time
Marital status: Single. Unmarried. Unengaged. Uninvolved. No commitments
I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse
I have become completely paranoid, trusting completely no one and absolutely nothing
Personal interests: donating blood. Fourteen gallons so far
Marital Status: Often. Children: Various
Reason for leaving last job: They insisted that all employees get to work by 8.45 a.m. every morning. Could not work under those conditions.
The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers.