These are some (allegedly) real-life examples of what NOT to put on a resume.
-- "Disposed of $2.5 billion in assets."
-- "Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store."
-- "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable."
-- "Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting."
-- "Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet."
-- "I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."
-- "I am a rabid typist."
-- "Exposure to German for two years, but many words are not appropriate for business."
-- "Personal interests: Donating blood. 15 gallons so far."
-- "I have become completely paranoid, trusting completely nothing and absolutely no one."
-- "References: None, I've left a path of destruction behind me."
-- "Don't take the comments of my former employer too seriously, they were unappreciative beggars and slave drivers."
-- "My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I possess no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage."
-- "I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant."
-- "I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice-mail."
-- "Qualifications: No education or experience."
-- "Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department."
-- Extensive background in accounting. I can also stand on my head!"
-- "Disposed of $2.5 billion in assets."
-- "Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store."
-- "My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable."
-- "Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting."
-- "Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet."
-- "I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."
-- "I am a rabid typist."
-- "Exposure to German for two years, but many words are not appropriate for business."
-- "Personal interests: Donating blood. 15 gallons so far."
-- "I have become completely paranoid, trusting completely nothing and absolutely no one."
-- "References: None, I've left a path of destruction behind me."
-- "Don't take the comments of my former employer too seriously, they were unappreciative beggars and slave drivers."
-- "My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I possess no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage."
-- "I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant."
-- "I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice-mail."
-- "Qualifications: No education or experience."
-- "Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department."
-- Extensive background in accounting. I can also stand on my head!"