lummy 4 #1 May 21, 2002 If anybody needs help with their resume, here's some things you PROBABLY wouldn't want to use....10. Supervised Southern Florida election process, 2000 - 2001. 9. Graduated in top 95% of high school class. 8. Designed and implemented company-wide plastic silverware recycling program. 7. Promoted to assistant groundskeeper after just 8 years.6. Hobbies/interests: Puppetry, Star Trek. 5. Published in Penthouse Forum, April 1980, August 1981.4. Professional affiliations: American Bar Association, Former Inmates of America. 3. Created Herbal Essence "orgasmic" shampoo commercials. 2. Skills include: Reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic.1. Invented the Internet. One shot... HEY!!! Mas Tequila!!!! Two Shots HEY HEY!!!! Three Shots....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #2 May 21, 2002 QuoteCreated Herbal Essence "orgasmic" shampoo commercials. I think that was a good marketing program. I like those commercials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 May 21, 2002 Quote5. Published in Penthouse Forum, April 1980, August 1981I would be proud of that. Especially if the story was true!!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #4 May 21, 2002 Here are some more resume blunders, specifically for the ladies:5. Putting "Real Blonde" as a skill.4. Citing "Skreamer's Skool of Skydiving Spotting and Animal Imitations" under education.3. Forgetting to mention porno roles.2. Revealing "Nun" as prior profession.1. Listing Clay as a reference.Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #5 May 21, 2002 Quote Hobbies/interests: Puppetry, Star Trek. I haven't had to look for a job in a while, but anyone list "Parachuting or Skydiving under Hobbies on your resume? Would this generate a positive or negative reaction from your prospective employer? GO on GO, and Present Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #6 May 21, 2002 Quotebut anyone list "Parachuting or Skydiving under Hobbies on your resume? I did and it seemed to help. It generated some questions during the interview. Based on those questions I think it show that I was active, confident, and able to achieve long term goals. At least that is how I steered the conversation when asked. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #7 May 21, 2002 QuoteWould this generate a positive or negative reaction from your prospective employer? I did not list it on my resume but when he asked what I did in my freetime I told him. He like it and said that he wished he had more risk takers in his company! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #8 May 21, 2002 I listed my involvement in various big way projects that I have been involved with to emphasise the fact that I'm a team player.Other good previous experience:-Ice lookout for White Star Line.Safety engineer at Union Carbide Bophal/3 mile Island.UK weather forecaster.Dutch alpine guide.CyaDGravity Rat # 37Remember, we can do everything right, and still get hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pop 0 #9 May 21, 2002 HEY!!!! HOW DID YOU GET A HOLD OF MY RESUME?!?----------"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he doesn't exist!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #10 May 21, 2002 Last interview I was in back in February I specifically brought up skydiving and my "two out" situation. They wanted to know how well I handle my life being in danger. They really liked the fact that I was a skydiver. Showed that I can handle stress well. Of course, I got to tell war stories from the military for 45 minutes at least. I list it on the bottom with my "Licenses/certifications held" section. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #11 May 21, 2002 What did you put under "Pets" and "Hobbies", and how much overlap was there? Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #12 May 21, 2002 QuoteI haven't had to look for a job in a while, but anyone list "Parachuting or Skydiving under Hobbies on your resume? I did, and it worked well twice - I've gotten two jobs with it on there. It's a good icebreaker. I've never had any negative issues from it._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #13 May 21, 2002 QuoteWould this generate a positive or negative reaction from your prospective employer? I've had both reactions. Usually, it's positive, but if it's not, it can set a bad tone for the rest of the interview. One guy disliked the whole "treasurer of the Purdue sport parachute club" so much; I think I would've had better luck had I put "Beer drinking skills: keg stands, flippy cup"Whatever happened to me and you? It's on page 672. That's the end of the book, so f*** you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #14 May 21, 2002 Quote"Beer drinking skills: keg stands, flippy cup"Next time try "Flashes crowd incessantly while drunk!" I'm sure you'll get the job..."Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #15 May 21, 2002 At the job I am at currently I did not mention skydiving at all for my interviews. It is a very conservative atmosphere strangely even for the laid back silicon valley. I worked here for almost a year before anyone new (someone saw my USPA sticker on my car). It has since though improved my standing at the firm. I don't believe it would have helped me get my job but now that people know and I have been here for 2.5 years it has increased my popularity and standing at the firm. Especially since I took one of the first year associates on a tandem. Funny one of the Partners called me into her office and asked bluntly "are you trying to kill my attorneys?" She smiled after and started to ask me questions. I rarely talk about it though.Overall it depends how you lead in to it i guess..........Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #16 May 21, 2002 Quote"Flashes crowd incessantly while drunk!" I'm sure you'll get the job...I'm hiring if you're interested Val ;)One shot... HEY!!! Mas Tequila!!!! Two Shots HEY HEY!!!! Three Shots....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kmcguffee 0 #17 May 21, 2002 QuoteI rarely talk about it though. I rarely tell people about the attorneys I've killed either. I kind of like to keep it on the down and low if you know what I mean."Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #18 May 21, 2002 For the record:I am not an attorney**quickly checks kmcguffee's profile to see how close he is to CASebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #19 May 21, 2002 QuoteI am not an attorney*Peeling gaffers tape off Sebazz's rig* WHEW.....Glad you told me that sooner than later....*Peeling gaffer's tape off Sebazz's rig*"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kmcguffee 0 #20 May 21, 2002 QuoteFor the record:I am not an attorney Skydiver overrides attorney anyway. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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nacmacfeegle 0 #8 May 21, 2002 I listed my involvement in various big way projects that I have been involved with to emphasise the fact that I'm a team player.Other good previous experience:-Ice lookout for White Star Line.Safety engineer at Union Carbide Bophal/3 mile Island.UK weather forecaster.Dutch alpine guide.CyaDGravity Rat # 37Remember, we can do everything right, and still get hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #9 May 21, 2002 HEY!!!! HOW DID YOU GET A HOLD OF MY RESUME?!?----------"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he doesn't exist!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 May 21, 2002 Last interview I was in back in February I specifically brought up skydiving and my "two out" situation. They wanted to know how well I handle my life being in danger. They really liked the fact that I was a skydiver. Showed that I can handle stress well. Of course, I got to tell war stories from the military for 45 minutes at least. I list it on the bottom with my "Licenses/certifications held" section. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #11 May 21, 2002 What did you put under "Pets" and "Hobbies", and how much overlap was there? Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #12 May 21, 2002 QuoteI haven't had to look for a job in a while, but anyone list "Parachuting or Skydiving under Hobbies on your resume? I did, and it worked well twice - I've gotten two jobs with it on there. It's a good icebreaker. I've never had any negative issues from it._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #13 May 21, 2002 QuoteWould this generate a positive or negative reaction from your prospective employer? I've had both reactions. Usually, it's positive, but if it's not, it can set a bad tone for the rest of the interview. One guy disliked the whole "treasurer of the Purdue sport parachute club" so much; I think I would've had better luck had I put "Beer drinking skills: keg stands, flippy cup"Whatever happened to me and you? It's on page 672. That's the end of the book, so f*** you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 May 21, 2002 Quote"Beer drinking skills: keg stands, flippy cup"Next time try "Flashes crowd incessantly while drunk!" I'm sure you'll get the job..."Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #15 May 21, 2002 At the job I am at currently I did not mention skydiving at all for my interviews. It is a very conservative atmosphere strangely even for the laid back silicon valley. I worked here for almost a year before anyone new (someone saw my USPA sticker on my car). It has since though improved my standing at the firm. I don't believe it would have helped me get my job but now that people know and I have been here for 2.5 years it has increased my popularity and standing at the firm. Especially since I took one of the first year associates on a tandem. Funny one of the Partners called me into her office and asked bluntly "are you trying to kill my attorneys?" She smiled after and started to ask me questions. I rarely talk about it though.Overall it depends how you lead in to it i guess..........Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #16 May 21, 2002 Quote"Flashes crowd incessantly while drunk!" I'm sure you'll get the job...I'm hiring if you're interested Val ;)One shot... HEY!!! Mas Tequila!!!! Two Shots HEY HEY!!!! Three Shots....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #17 May 21, 2002 QuoteI rarely talk about it though. I rarely tell people about the attorneys I've killed either. I kind of like to keep it on the down and low if you know what I mean."Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #18 May 21, 2002 For the record:I am not an attorney**quickly checks kmcguffee's profile to see how close he is to CASebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 May 21, 2002 QuoteI am not an attorney*Peeling gaffers tape off Sebazz's rig* WHEW.....Glad you told me that sooner than later....*Peeling gaffer's tape off Sebazz's rig*"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #20 May 21, 2002 QuoteFor the record:I am not an attorney Skydiver overrides attorney anyway. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
