That's right. It's Friday so it's time for me to scour the internet for really bad excerpts from resumes. Today I throw in some cover letter bonuses, too. Enjoy.
Oh, and have I mentioned I hate cover letters. Really hate them. A short and sweet intro email is fine, but oh my gosh, these cover letter lines below are way too familiar.
Resumes:
I have a bachelorette degree in computers
I eat computers for lunch
Previous experience: Self-employed -- a fiasco
Married, eight children. Prefer frequent travel
Objectives: 10-year goal: Total obliteration of sales and federal income taxes and tax laws
Cover letters:
I saw your ad on the information highway, and I came to a screeching halt.
Please disregard the attached resume -- it is terribly out of date.
My fortune cookie said, 'Your next interview will result in a job' -- and I like your company in particular.
I don't usually blow my own horn, but in this case, I will go right ahead and do so.
You are privileged to receive my resume.