Six Completely Bizarre Resumes
58% of hirers will dismiss a candidate if the accompanying resume contains typos.
32% will dismiss a candidate if the resume simply contains large amounts of the same exact wording from the job posting.
31% will dismiss a candidate if the resume uses an inappropriate email address.
27% will dismiss a candidate if the resume doesn’t include exact dates of employment.
A resume’s “Skills” section was spelled “Skelze.”
A resume included the candidate’s baby pictures.
A resume was written in Klingon language from Star Trek.
A resume failed to include the candidate’s name.
A resume detailed time spent in jail for assaulting a former boss.
A resume was presented as a music video.