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Last post 08-29-2006 1:03 AM by asuffield. 10 replies.
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  • 08-28-2006 11:18 AM

    Great Receptionist Resume...

    This is from an actual resume that we got for a Receptionist position...


  • 08-28-2006 12:00 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    AWESOME!!!!!


    ID un KNoww    hoW to typ ebut Iwa nta typing position!
  • 08-28-2006 12:16 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    Team player with independently abilities?

    I know those words, but that makes no sense.
    Where can I buy a Codethulu mug?

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  • 08-28-2006 12:20 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    AustinW:
    This is from an actual resume that we got for a Receptionist position...

    "Objective: To obtain a Clerical position within your company"


    That single sentence gives everything away. I'm hard pressed to consider it unique amongst a pool of well-qualified people (yes, even receptionists can be well qualified).
    People who set low objectives always deliver WTF results.
  • 08-28-2006 12:27 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    themagni:
    Team player with independently abilities?

    I know those words, but that makes no sense.

    Are you trying to imply that this person's abilities are not independently?  How dare you!
    not funny, off topic, politically incorrect...
  • 08-28-2006 12:37 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    themagni:
    Team player with independently abilities?

    I know those words, but that makes no sense.


    "Exclusive research skills with details"

    ??
  • 08-28-2006 2:00 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    At least he/she has knowledge of E-Mail and Internet.  :)
  • 08-28-2006 2:03 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    Job Req: Literacy not required
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  • 08-28-2006 3:32 PM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    Clearly the applicant was attempting to demonstrate the ability to type "wit minor mistakes".  This way he/she can't be accused of lying on his/her resume.


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  • 08-28-2006 4:15 PM In reply to

    • Manni
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    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    Where to begin....

    1. Goal is to be a receptionist. Dream on you dreamer.
    2. "independently abilities". Let's hope whoever's dictating has better grammar.
    3. Office 2000. Great skill set, as long as you received this resume 4 years ago.
    4. Knowledge of e-mail and the Internet. Well as long as she's grasped these newfangled technological advances, I say hire her.
    5. Exactly what typing speed is considered reasonable?
    6. Whoa whoa she can research stuff, AND get details? We got a winner.

     

    And remember guys, those were the highlights. It all goes downhill from here.

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  • 08-29-2006 1:03 AM In reply to

    Re: Great Receptionist Resume...

    Manni:

    2. "independently abilities". Let's hope whoever's dictating has better grammar.
    3. Office 2000. Great skill set, as long as you received this resume 4 years ago.
    4. Knowledge of e-mail and the Internet. Well as long as she's grasped these newfangled technological advances, I say hire her.



    My company would hire her in a second. Our current office staff keep forgetting how to use email.
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