Friday, March 12th, 2010

As a hiring manager or recruiter, what was the WORST resume that you ever laid eyes on and why?

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I would say the worst I have ever seen (this was years ago) was hand written in pencil which compelled me no less to read on. It was pitiful, needless to say, but it for some reason humbled me and I felt momentarily compassionate for this person who seemed to be trying. I know you are asking, “did you hire this …

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As a hiring manager or recruiter, what was the WORST resume that you ever laid eyes on and why?

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