Friday, January 27, 2006

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Resume words to avoid
Scott Bennett, author of "The Elements of Resume Style,"  has compiled a list of nice sounding, but empty words that can hurt your resume.  I too have a list that, through bitter experience, I know can be a job killer. Never, ever use these words/phrases on a job application, or resume.
  1. ''cock sucker''
  2. ''work release''
  3. ''was framed''
  4. ''bi-curious''
  5. ''self defense''
  6. ''as long as I take my medication''
  7. ''she looked 17''
  8. ''going to put the money back"
  9. "hung jury"
  10. " body never found."

3 comments:

MoFiZiX Gr4FiX said...

What about "Professional Politician"?

Anonymous said...

Hm... I get 'self-defence,' but having once taught martial arts I think I've gotta give that entry a thumbs down. Other than that... well, I guess it's funny. Just kinda falls flat with me.

Anonymous said...

Other phrases to avoid:

"Howard Dean's butt-boy"

"cheerleader surveillance"

"sheep whisperer"

"license plate manufacture"

"Nick Leeson fan club"

"aggressive yet passive"

"pornographic teddy bear"

"Cleveland Browns"

"Nigerian ex-President"

"Frodo lives"

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