Pomposity

April 22nd, 2008 Stephen Lau

Here’s a tip. When you’re applying for a job, in your intro paragraph, don’t describe yourself as a “renowned industry icon”.

About the only good thing I can say about that resume is that the the intro paragraph I read saved me the time of having to read the rest of the resume.

[tags: Rant]

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• 1. Alexey Vishentsev  |  April 30th, 2008 at 10:01

  Good idea to send resume with the only “renowned industry icon” in response to job ad with no salary indication

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