CAREER, JOB, EMPLOYMENT & RESUME HUMOR and JOKES!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Top 10 Things Not to Tell An Employer in an Interview (Career Jokes and Hum

It matters what you say in interviews. Here is a humorous look at what NOT to say in a job interview: 10. How do I deal with difficult people? Well, that depends on who would notice if they disappeared after a late night at the office… 9. My highest achievement in life is staying put in this office with your body odor. 8. Résumé? I prefer non-French words. How about "The Condensed Life & Times of An Extraordinary and Amazing Person Who You Will Bitterly Regret Passing By If You Foolishly Choose... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Career Humor For Tax Day! Get a new tax deduction!

Why did the accountant start smoking? So he could deduct cigarettes from his income tax. Called it "loss by fire". An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his doctor. "Doctor, I just can't get to sleep at night." "Have you tried counting sheep?" "That's the problem - I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it!" ======================================================== For serious job, career, employment and resume advice, see my blog, Frank Talk on Careers:... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 25, 2005

Negotiating for the Job and Benefits (Job and Career Humor)

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young engineer who was fresh out of MIT, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer said, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years - say, a red Corvette?" The... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 18, 2005

Using Those Sick Days! (Job and Career Humor)

This is an account of a phone conversation between a supervisor and a worker that felt like using one of the sick days that he had saved up. Supervisor: Hello? Employee: Hi, this is Joe. I can't make it to work today. Supervisor: Ok, are you sick? Employee: Well, sort of. Supervisor: What's the problem? Employee: I can't see! Supervisor: You can't see? Employee: Right--I can't see! Supervisor: You can't see? Employee (with a sigh): Yeah, I can't see coming into work today.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

The Rat Race (Job Joke of the Day)

The trouble with the Rat Race is even if you win, you're still a rat. - Lily Tomlin =============================================== For serious job, career, employment and resume advice, see my blog, Frank Talk on Careers: http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/FRANK_TALK_CAREERS/ You can send in questions and I'll try to answer them. This E-newsletter is from Frankly Speaking: Resumes that Work! The editor is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer who offers resume writing and job and interview... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Here is the compilation of funny items about the world of work: careers, jobs, employment, resumes, interviews and more! If it's a funny segment we'll publish it. As a resume writer and workshop trainer, I see a lot of humor in the world of careers and career-changers. =================================== Gail is Nationally Certified Resume Writer and Certified Job Coach who offers outplacement workshops, resume writing and interview training for small companies and individuals. She is a Harvard graduate with a background in Brand Management and Marketing with Fortune 500 companies, and as a trainer and consultant for top outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin. Please call when you have questions, concerns, or need to update your resume or other career materials. Gail Frank, Frankly Speaking: Resumes that Work! NCRW (Nationally Certified Resume Writer) JCTC (Job and Career Transition Coach) http://www.CallFranklySpeaking.com

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