CAREER, JOB, EMPLOYMENT & RESUME HUMOR and JOKES!

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Thursday, March 24, 2005

What Job Seekers’ Cover Letter Lingo REALLY Means! (Career and Job Humor)

What Job Seekers’ Cover Letter Lingo REALLY Means! Uncovering the REAL meaning behind those "Hire Me!" letters What they say is not always what they mean. See the "real meaning" behind some commonly used phrases job seekers often put in their cover letters to potential employers. ********** "I'M EXTREMELY ADEPT AT ALL MANNER OF OFFICE ORGANIZATION:" I've used Microsoft Office. "I'M HONEST, HARD-WORKING AND DEPENDABLE" I pilfer office supplies. "MY PERTINENT WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES..." I hope... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005

What Employers' Want Ad Lingo REALLY Means! (Career and Job Humor)

What Employers' Want Ad Lingo REALLY Means! What they say is not always what they mean. See the "real meaning" behind some commonly used phrases found in the "Help Wanted" section. ************************ "COMPETITIVE SALARY" We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. "JOIN OUR FAST -PACED TEAM " We have no time to train you. "CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE" We don't pay enough to expect that you'll be able to dress up. "MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED" You'll be six months behind schedule on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

ACTUAL JOB/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION COMMENTS -- HUMOR

FRANK TALK HUMOR Job search got you down? To help lighten your mood, below are amusing comments that were actually written by job applicants during their search! ON A COVER LETTER: * Here are my qualifications for you to overlook. UNDER SPECIAL REQUESTS & JOB OBJECTIVES: * Please call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job. * My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock... Sign in to see full entry.

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"My Career Switching Led Me To The Perfect Job!"

"My Career Switching Led Me To The Perfect Job!" My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned... couldn't concentrate. Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the ax. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it... mainly because it was a so-so job. Next I tried working in a muffler factory but that was too exhausting. Then I tried to be a chef, figured it would add a little spice too my life but I... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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