[My] Life in Wisconsin

Check Your Résumé...

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HOW NOT TO WRITE A RESUME.
These excerpts were compiled from actual resumes and have appeared in magazines and numerous online publications.


"Was met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches."

"Please call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job."

"I was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award."

"Physical disabilities include minor allergies to housecats and Mongolian sheep."

"Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation."

"They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn't work under those conditions."

"I was working for my mom until she decided to move."

"Work Experience: Dealing with customer conflicts that arouse."
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This is especially twisted for those of us who have ever done any hiring.

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Me

...from Lewis; the bizarre news guy