Forum: General Stuff
Topic: Resume/Linked-In Cliches I think are Stupid
started by: thibodeaux

Posted by thibodeaux on Mar. 01 2011,10:39
* "proven track record"
* "passionate"

Posted by TheCatt on Mar. 01 2011,10:51
Man, those are so over-used.

and everyone has "excellent communication skills" too

Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 01 2011,10:51
You can add "proactive" and "self-motivated" to that list.
Posted by GORDON on Mar. 01 2011,11:12

(TheCatt @ Mar. 01 2011,13:51)
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and everyone has "excellent communication skills" too

Back in the 90's & 00's that was code for, "We don't mind H1B peeps, but you'd better speak fluent English."
Posted by Malcolm on Mar. 01 2011,11:43

(GORDON @ Mar. 01 2011,13:12)
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(TheCatt @ Mar. 01 2011,13:51)
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and everyone has "excellent communication skills" too

Back in the 90's & 00's that was code for, "We don't mind H1B peeps, but you'd better speak fluent English."

I'm halfway tempted to put down "drunken Welsh" as a language and see if anyone attempts to verify it.
Posted by DoctorChaos on Mar. 01 2011,12:29
Attentin to detail

Yes, I meant to misspell it.

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