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“Skills: Bi-lingual in three languages”

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“Email address: drunknsqurl@xyz.com”

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“Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts.”

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Salary desired: “Starting over due to recent bankruptcies. Need large bonus when starting job.”

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Qualifications: “Twin sister has accounting degree.”

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Objective: “To hopefully associate with a millionaire one day.”

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“Skills: “I can type without looking at thekeyboard.”

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“Please find the attached resume that highlights all my kills.”

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“Proven ability to track down and correct erors.”

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Education: “Trained in CPR and harassment.”

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“Note: Keep this resume on top of the stack. Use all others to heat your house.”

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Strengths: “Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.”

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Size of employer: “Very tall, probably over 6’5”

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“I am relatively intelligent, obedient and loyal as a puppy.”

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Reason for Leaving: “My boss said the end of the world is near.”

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Education: “Finished 8th in my high school graduating class of 10.”

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Work History: “Performed brain wave tests, 1879-1981.”

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Education: “Attended collage courses.”

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