The following are excerpts from resumes or cover letters.
(Editorial
comments in Italics)
“ My name is
Jane Doe. I am a 28 year old aspiring Food Diva.”
“Hello; I am courageous as
if you do placements for Executive Chefs and or Food and Beverage Managers?”
From a cook just out of culinary school applying for an
Executive Sous Chef position in a 200 seat restaurant. (who puts these ideas
into their heads?):
”The following qualifications
Knowledge
of stocks and
sauces
Exposed
to French and California cuisine and other types of fusion
Able
to handle multiple tasks at once
Able
to take charge when needed”
“Chef John Doe
Anything but Ordinary “
(Now that’s just what the average employer wants – an
employer who is so aware of his superiority to all around him that he begins
his introduction with it in cursive script).
''I've just relocated to the area and am looking for the perfect chef position. My resume is attached."
(The quote from Helen Hunt’s mother in “As Good As it Gets comes to mind: But that’s what everybody wants, Darling. It doesn’t exist.”)
RÉSUMÉ
Joe B Dokes
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I could tell you where I work and how long, but then I’d have to kill you. This appears to be this candidate’s first culinary position ever, which has lasted for perhaps a year. He is applying for executive chef.
My Focus:
“TO
EXERCISE MY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN OPERATING A HIGH QUALITY AND PROFITABLE
DINING FACILTY IN A MANNER THAT CONFORMS TO THE CUSTOMER'S POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES, WHILE PROVIDING A MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE TO THE GUESTS.”
I need your services and assistant. I am looking for a job in California. I am ready to relocate for opportunities. I have just graduated from my MBA program and need to find a job as soon as possible. My resume is enclosed and I want to be your client.
My assistant politely declines.
A sad note: Since this part of the web site went into operation the number of thoroughly entertaining resume bloopers has decreased precipitously. It appears that people are moved to proofread when they see how funny others’ slips can be. If, therefore, you should receive any egregiously funny pieces, please don’t hesitate to send them to us, and we will add them. Without names, please. .