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Compilation of actual REZOOMs & ABDICATIONS:
RELAXED COVER LETTERS:
If this resume doesn't blow
your hat off, then please return it in the enclosed envelope.
It is my experience that this
letter will go unanswered, (except for an automated e-mail from the systems admin dude or
gal -- hopefully a gal), and I will never hear from you again. But if someone at your org
has the slightest idea how much money is at stake, I might be available.
Here are my qualifications for
you to overlook.
Have had littel luck in finding
a new and challenging position.
You hold in your hands the
resume of a truly outstanding candidate!
I find that CEO and Managers
are intimidated by my ability to double productivity, so if you can get this information
to (Director or President) who will not be intimidated or feel threatened by the success
of the following people leader philosophy, I will glady forward a resume.
To Home-Ever it concerns.
PS-- I took far too much of
your time and by now you are either riveted to your seat waiting for my response or you
have already deleted this one. My phone # in case you are insane is 555.555.4444.
Don't take the comments of my
former employer too seriously, they were unappreciative beggars and slave drivers.
Note: Keep this resume on top
of the stack. Use all the others to heat your house.
I have four Years military
experiance with safety and training experience as well. thoughout my work experience
career. I've demenstrated Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal communications, and
effective teaining skills...In the military I lived in Japan and have traveled all over
the place of the aisian countries....right now I have just left the military for the fact
of my time of oblication was up.
My fortune cookie said, 'Your
next interview will result in a job' -- and I like your company in particular.
I am fascinated by the
everchanging mosaic of mankind and feel I can therefore help your firm.
I'll starve without a job but
don't feel you have to give me one.
I have an excellent track
record, although I am not a horse.
You are privileged to receive
my resume.
I want to secure a position in
a large firm as a recepionist, PBX operator, manager, owner or accounts receivable clerk.
I saw your ad on the
information highway, and I came to a screeching halt.
My qulifications include close
attention to detail.
References: None, I've
left a path of destruction behind me.
College grade point average of
2.6 (would have been higher if I didn't party so much).
Recently I sent out a resume
fraught with errors. Please disregard. Attached is a corrected resume. Please make note
for your records. Consequently, please discard all information. I sincereley aplogize
(sic) for the possible miscommunications.
At this company I worked for a
crazy boss with a bad attitude.
The interview you schedule will
undoubtedly reveal my unmatched talent and suitability for the position.
Please don't regard my 14
positions as job hopping. I never once quit a job.
I have eight arms and eight
legs with excellent interpersonal skills.
Being in trouble with the law,
I moved quite frequently.
Thank you for your
consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!
I am writing to you, as I have
written to all Fortune 1000 companies every year for the past three years, to solicit
employment.
At the age of twelve, I began
hustling newspapers like many other great Americans had done. The only difference was that
they became great.
I write pages, program, sell
(mainly, we all do) and speak Spanish and am learning Chinese right now. I am presently
working as an Agent to most Telecomunications Companies and I have been doing
International Marketing and Tech Work -- one of my big time great skills is Hardware. But
Hardware as much as I like systems is boring, and the software is what makes it go. But
Sales has to work before you can PLAY, and that is what I consider Hardware and Software
Playing.
REASONS FOR LEAVING LAST JOB:
Responsibility makes me
nervous.
Maturity leave.
Bounty hunting was outlaw in my
state.
They insisted that all
employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn't work under those conditions.
Was met with a string of broken
promises and lies, as well as cockroaches.
I was working for my mom until
she decided to move.
The owner gave new meaning to
the word 'paranoia.' I prefer to elaborate privately.
Pushed aside so the vice
president's girlfriend could steal my job.
The company made me a
scapegoat-- just like my three previous employers.
Self-employed-- a fiasco.
Want to be facing Times Square
so that I can read the news.
At the emphatic urging of
colleagues, I have consented to apply for your position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
While I am open to the initial
nature of an assignment, I am decidedly disposed that it be so oriented as to at least
partially incorporate the experience enjoyed heretofore and that it be configured so as to
ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied facets of financial management as the
major sphere of responsibility.
Sales declined 12% in my
territory, but the territory was going downhill, and it would have been a lot worse
without me.
Created a new market for pigs
by processing, advertising and selling a gourmet pig mail order service on the side.
Frequent Lecturer-- Largest
Audience: 1,351. Standing Ovations: 5. Number of Audience Questions: 30.
My contributions on product
launches were based on dreams that I had.
I eat computers for lunch.
I worked here full-time there.
Bum. Abandoned belongings and
led nomadic lifestyle.
I have exhaustive experience in
manufacturing.
I worked as a Corporate Lesion.
My experience in horticulture
is well-rooted.
Sales are a piece of cake if
you know 500-times what everyone knows. And you guys have the INTERNET - whoaaaaaaaaaa. As
a product, everyone wants it and everyone wants it NOW!!! But not EVERYONE knows what they
are doing.
I supervise employees with the
iron fist.
Extensive background in public
accounting. I can also stand on my head!
Served as assistant sore
manager.
I am a tiger when needed, but
otherwise a pussycat.
Wholly responsible for two (2)
failed financial institutions.
Professionally watered 22,500
office plants.
REQUIREMENTS & OBJECTIVES:
My goal is to be a
meteorologist. But since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock
brokerage.
My primary goal is to be
recognized.
It's best for employers that I
not work with people.
I vow to fulfill the goals of
the company as long as I live.
To hand-build a classic cottage
from the ground up using my father-in-law.
Please call me after 5:30
because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job.
Married, eight children. Prefer
frequent travel.
I am anxious to use my exiting
skills.
I prefer informality like
wearing sports shirts and sandals for footwear in the summer. I prefer setting my own
pace. When things get slack I like the right to walk out and get a haircut during working
hours.
To have my skills and ethics
challenged on a daily basis.
I procrastinate - especially
when the task is unpleasant.
In my last position, got
nowhere as part of a 60-person herd. Consequently, I did not give the company my full
effort and received no chance of advancement in return.
Prefer to work alone in maximum
privacy.
Qualifications: No education or
experience.
Seek challenges that test my
mind and body, since the two are usually inseparable.
I'll need $30K to start, full
medical, three weeks of vacation, stock options and ideally, a European sedan.
Experience with LBM-compatible
computers.
10-year goal: Total
obliteration of sales and federal income taxes and tax laws.
I'm submitting my resume to
spite my lack of C++ and HTML experience.
STRONG POINTS
I am loyal to my employer
at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.
I've got a Ph.D. in human
feelings.
My intensity and focus are at
inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable.
Disposed of $2.5 billion in
assets.
I perform my job with
effortless efficiency, effectiveness, efficacy, and expertise.
Ability to meet deadlines while
maintaining composer.
I have never had a single
blemish held against me and my IQ is off the charts.
Speak English.
Exposure to German for two
years, but many words are inappropriate for business.
I always dress modestly, and
never wear skirts above the knee, unless it's very warm.
Excellent memory; strong math
aptitude; excellent memory.
Experienced with numerous
office machines and can make great lattes.
Excellent at bluffing it when I
don't know what I am doing.
I am quick at typing, about 25
word per minute, 35 with caffeinated coffee.
I was proud to win the Gregg
Typting Award.
Finished eighth in my high
school graduating class of ten.
Suspected to graduate early
next year.
Accomplishments: Oversight of
entire department.
Proven ability to track down
and correct erors.
Good people skills, except when
people get on my nerves.
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:
Minor allergies to house cats
and Mongolian sheep.
Currently unemployed due to
self-inflicted toe sprain.
I am sicking and entry-level
position.
INTERESTS:
Donating blood. 14 gallons so
far.
Curses in liberal arts, curses
in computer science, curses in accounting.
Personal: Married, 1992
Chevrolet.
I love dancing and throwing
parties.
Shot at (the local) gun club.
I enjoy tasting beers from
around the world!
TYPOS or FREUDIAN SLIPS?:
Education: College, August
1880-May 1984.
Objection: To utilize my skills
in sales.
Operated Pitney Bones machine.
Excellant at people oriented
positi9ons and organizional problem solving.
Spent several years in the
United States Navel Reserve.
Received a plague for
Salesperson of the Year.
Work Experience: Dealing with
customers' conflicts that arouse.
Develop and recommend an annual
operating expense fudget.
I'm a rabid typist.
Instrumental in ruining entire
operation for a Midwest chain operation.
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