ShareThisWhen writing your resume and cover letter, it can be tempting to explain to hiring managers your personal motivations for seeking a more lucrative position. There is nothing wrong with wanting to earn more money, but remember that prospective employers are more interested in what you can contribute to the job than your financial trials and tribulations."OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a permanent position to get out of debt."Will we get anything out of the deal?This next applicant offered no information about his work-related abilities:COVER LETTER: "I am currently looking for a job in customer service. My parents asked me to move out of their house because they are buying a smaller place. I need a good job so I can get an apartment."The following applicants also should have placed more focus on their professional qualifications:"JOB HISTORY: For the last nine years, I have been working as an ATM for my grown kids."Perhaps you should withdraw from that position."OTHER: Occupation of Father: Chef."We assume he'll be packing your lunch.And always carefully review your resume and cover letter for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. This information-technology professional failed to properly "troubleshoot" his document:"JOB DUTIES: Install, configure and shoot the servers."That's one way to address a technical glitch.These candidates from the Resumania archives also had technical -- and proofreading -- problems:"JOB DESCRIPTION: Soul IT support for total of 100 users."Technician and spiritual adviser.COVER LETTER: "Very experienced with out-house computers."Where'd they find an extension cord that long?For more Resumania, and to submit samples you've come across, visit www.resumania.com. Keep the Resumania coming. Examples can be sent to Resumania, c/o Robert Half International Inc., 2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, Calif., 94025, or faxed to 650-234-6998.(Max Messmer is chairman and CEO of Robert Half International Inc., a specialized staffing firm, and author of "Managing Your Career For Dummies" and "Job Hunting For Dummies," 2nd Edition. His most recent book is "Human Resources Kit For Dummies," 2nd Edition.)????????2
Don't mention financial problems on resume, cover letter
Submitted by SHNS on Mon, 02/25/2008 - 18:17
Paying taxes unites us. It also divides us. People can pay five and even six times more in state and local taxes than other folks in similar circumstances making similar incomes.
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