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List of the most unusual resume mistakes

With 13.9 million Americans seeking work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grabbing an employer’s attention quickly and leaving a positive impression is critical. “In a crowded job market, a stand-out resume can be the difference between getting the interview and being lost in the pile,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. When asked to recall the most unusual resumes, human resource managers and hiring managers shared the following. Text from CareerBuilder
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With 13.9 million Americans seeking work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grabbing an employer’s attention quickly and leaving a positive impression is critical. “In a crowded job market, a stand-out resume can be the difference between getting the interview and being lost in the pile,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder.

When asked to recall the most unusual resumes, human resource managers and hiring managers shared the following.

Text from CareerBuilder

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