My job is to help people find a job. This is what they give me to work with.
Here are some of the worst--and funny!--real-life examples of resume typos published
"I am very detail-oreinted."
"I have a bachelorette degree in computers."
"Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory; effective management skills; and very good at math."
"I worked as a Corporate Lesion."
"Served as assistant sore manager."
"Special skills: Thyping."
"I have exhaustive experience in manufacturing."
"I have used lots of software appilcations."
"Objection: To utilize my skills in sales."
"I am quick at typing, about 25 words per minute."
"I am a rabid typist."
"Skills: Operated Pitney Bones machine."
"Strengths: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."
"Education: B.A. in Loberal Arts."
"Work Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse."
"Education: College, August 1880 - May 1984."
"Typing Speed: 756 wpm."
"Work History: Performed brain wave tests, 1879-1981."
"Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school."
"Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!"
"Enclosed is a ruff draft of my resume."
"I am sicking and entry-level position."
"I am a quick leaner, dependable, and motivated."
"My salary requirement is $34 per year."
Warning! This is what happens when you give too much information:
"Married, eight children. Prefer frequent travel."
"Graduated in the top 66% of my class."
"Reason for leaving last job: Pushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job."
"Special skills: Experienced with numerous office machines and can make great lattes."
"It's best for employers that I not work with people."
"Objective: To have my skills and ethics challenged on a daily basis."
"Experience: Watered, groomed, and fed the family dog for years."
"Special skills: I've got a Ph.D. in human feelings."
"My contributions on product launches were based on dreams that I had."
"Previous experience: Self-employed -- a fiasco."
"Work history: Bum. Abandoned belongings and led nomadic lifestyle."
"Reason for leaving last job: The owner gave new meaning to the word 'paranoia.' I prefer to elaborate privately."
"Extensive background in public accounting. I can also stand on my head!"
"Exposure to German for two years, but many words are inappropriate for business."
"My fortune cookie said, 'Your next interview will result in a job' -- and I like your company in particular."