Resume/Linked-In Cliches I think are Stupid

Post by **thibodeaux** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:39 pm

* "proven track record"
* "passionate"

Post by **TheCatt** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:51 pm

Man, those are so over-used.

and everyone has "excellent communication skills" too

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:51 pm

You can add "proactive" and "self-motivated" to that list.

Post by **GORDON** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:12 pm

TheCatt wrote: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."

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:43 pm

GORDON wrote:
TheCatt wrote: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.

DoctorChaos · Post by **DoctorChaos** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:29 pm

Attentin to detail

Yes, I meant to misspell it.