Posted by Judy Anne Cavey on July 21, 2012
Keep Your Sense of Humor!
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There are certain things which should be left off resumes and cover letters. The following are good examples, from Max Messmers ?Resumania? of what not to include:
Objective: ?Looking for any employer that doesn?t stink like mine.? We can see that you?ve done a great job of impressing your soon-to-be former employer with your way with words. Don?t call us?please.
Objective: ?I need a better-paying job so I can get my own place away from my annoying father.? A great reason to find another job.
Cover letter: ?My wife has a business and I have been working for her, although I really would like to have time outside this environment. We are spending way too much time together!? I?d love to see her letter of recommendation!
Cover letter: ?I will do anything to get out of my job. I am tired of being the sacrificial lamb.? This person isn?t sheepish about telling it like it is.
Cover letter: ?The ONLY thing tying me to my current position is the vast amount of vacation time we receive. It?s pretty incomparable. If your company can?t match it, I?ll negotiate compensation.? Ok, getting off on the wrong foot from the get-go here. Not a great way to begin salary negotiations?before you ever have an interview.
Take it from these job seekers, it does matter what you put on your resume and cover letter.
Italics mine
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Source: http://workforcedevelopment.edublogs.org/2012/07/21/job-seekers-say-the-darnedest-things/
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