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One candidate put down God as a reference. No phone number to check it, though.
An applicant listed his alleged direct descent from the Vikings as an asset.
A job-seeker's e-mail address contained the phrase "lovesbeer."
"Master of Time and Universe" was included in one guy's "experience" qualifications.
A candidate started off the application with "Do you want a tiger?"
An applicant felt obligated to specifically state that he was not a gypsy.
One condition for accepting a position was to be allowed to bring a pet monkey to work.
Boasted one candidate, "I'll have your job in five years."
An applicant declared himself the LeBron James of table games.
A job seeker sent an HR manager a video in which the candidate attempted to hypnotize the manager into hiring him.
48 percent of HR managers say they typically review 25 applications or less for open positions.
38 percent of HR managers say they spend, on average, less than a minute reviewing a resume; 18 percent spend less than 30 seconds.
79 percent of HR managers say they'll pay more attention to a resume if it's customized for an open position.
How to Improve Your Chances
Quantify; focus on measurable results that you delivered, e.g., a project that increased productivity or cut costs.
How to Improve Your Chances
Make the resume easy to read. Avoid fancy fonts that cause formatting issues when delivered electronically.
How to Improve Your Chances
Don't use any of the examples listed above.
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