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I don't think it needs to be said how unprofessional it is to use emojis on a resume. Just...don't do it.
Don't use 'text talk' on resume or ANY correspondence with a future employer. Always have a subject in emails and sign your first and last name.
I'm not talking about a thank you email after an interview. I'm talking about multiple emails being sent about possible job openings. See a job, apply, and wait. If they call you, great. If they don't, move on.
I want your resume. Period. This is a serious job, so show you're serious about it.
I had this happen today. Why someone thinks trashing your parent's former employer on their Facebook page is a good idea? I'll never know. I'm not sure if she thought we didn't know who she was or what. Totally immature. DON'T DO IT. **Edit: Also, don’t list “Facebook” as a reference.
PudgyPinkiePie
Squeaky wheels get replaced. Everything else is just whst the fuck? People actually do that?
scaredbymyowncrazyivan
But I design emojis. Wtf am I supposed to do, Carol?
JokesOnYouHater
Closing statement: "ayy hire me fam lmao ;p"
NotPapaEmeritus
There were kids in my HS English classes who used "u" in essays. That shit made me horribly uncomfortable for so many reasons. Just don't.
KaJuN
The whole resume process is bullshit. Just because someone can type a good resume doesn't mean they're a perfect worker.
Sevastion
Who the fuck uses emoji on a fucking resume?!?!
Barbatus
Hmm don't most people get this in high school?
SpacemanSpiff1000
If you need to be told to not put emojis on your resume then you're already a lost cause.
Gaiashining
Proof read and make sure ‘your’ resume doesn’t have someone else’s name on it......
Calicoastin818
Upload your resume, oh and re-enter everything that’s in your nice neatly formatted resume into these boxes we provided
StalkerMagnet
Please share the story that inspired the emoji one
geonerd
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
GroceryStorePeon
Gonna put this on my resume under “Education”
SpellingEternity
What do you mean no emojis in the resume? What else, no dickpics?!
Bskubota
I received a resume that was clearly photocopied at an angle, looking horrible, which the person put "great attention to detail" in...
StuckInBetweeen
If people are putting emojis on resumes, I'm slightly more optimistic about competition.
TabloidWeasel
The idea of emoji usage in a resume makes me wanna barf. >.<
Kavrae
Emojis on a resume.... that's a new one.
andtheseashalltell
Word autocreates emojis these days. B) becoming a sunglasses emoji for example. So it could by an uncaught accident.
Junktrunkjunkie
What if I'm apply for the professional Emoji designer position... thats a thing. right?
KingKrown
know what'd be cool? If Jobs provided you with THEIR STANDARDS for your resume.So many companies want your resume to look like X and trash1/
KingKrown
It without reading it for not being structured to their liking.
RequineCounts
We just received a resume and under past employment she wrote "Mommy" for the past 12 years.... We chucked it without reading further.
RequineCounts
To clarify we had nothing against her being a stay at home mother. But to put that under employment and to write mommy - Very unprofessional
grobesviech
That's an obnoxious thing to write
MechaNinja
No no, please do use emojis on your resume so I don't have to read as many of them in detail.
Komer
I got in trouble because I sent an email that the receiver struggled to understand the emotion of the email and cried. Told to use emojis.
TheWetLustyArgonianMaid
wat
Rapiecage
wat
Komer
She cried because she didn’t understand the emotion being conveyed. Then the suggested I use emojis in my emails to help her understand.
scuba7jb
Please fix the format destroying requirement of "copy and paste your plain-text resume into this box so our 1983 DOS system can read it."
LastElf
These things have character limits too, usually too small ones.
KittenVonCatsworth
That shit was a nightmare. "Describe a time you demonstrated an ability to lead others in a difficult situation in 50 characters or fewer."
caramelballoffur
"I asked a friend to write something here"
medlin
2003-2005: Cheeseburger Assembly Engineer lol XD
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
I hire and can't tell you how many times I've seen the word "Drama" on the train for leaving section...
CoffeeTrampTossBitch
Reason * for leaving
crims0n7hitter
I'm doing interviews right now and someone had their picture on their resume, pictures of the covers of books they enjoy, & three quotes...
flambelicious
Kimda wanna know which books they chose.
crims0n7hitter
Some self help/motivational books, one was by Tony Robbins. One of the quotes was from him too
flambelicious
Self-help books are a scourge.
Falos
out of my way scrubs, gotta rustle OP's jimmies into orbit
RunDevilRun007
Okay, legit. I used to be a brony and even I knew not to do shit like this.
anjunaspeak23
HR Employee:
dgibz42069
No..... Please no. It can't be real.
Tundra314
Please tell me it is
flambelicious
I would legit hire this guy to teach kids about computer science.
AnAccountToPostThis
I wouldnt trust the average mlp fanboy within 50 meters of a kid...
flambelicious
Oh god no, I'm just assuming this was done to be funny.
EmperorKuzco
This dude seems really qualified for comp sci jobs as long as they do not involve adult interaction.
Corrodias
Those don't exist, I'm afraid; you at least need to be able to communicate with your manager or, if self-employed, your customer.
turkeystuffer
I cheated on my resume. I know what ive done but when put on paper it looks dumb. So I looked at Job searches and copied and pasted what the
turkeystuffer
Task was. Then I put my resume online and I had a few bites. Made it look 100% better.
somadicouldspitfire
BORINGGG. List accomplishments you made at those jobs. Everyone knows a cashier can use a register, bag products & handle cash.. be original
turkeystuffer
I was and nothing got a bite. Redid and redid wasn't good enough until I copied and pasted. Then I was offered jobs left and right.
somadicouldspitfire
Really?! Wow. Idk I always skip over the copy/paste style ones unless I'm desperate to fill a position lol but I'm super picky
FireRoastedFire
As a business professional, I agree with most of these, but the squeaky wheel one I don't. I want passion on my team, not a clone.
RogueMachinae
So many people want different thing when it comes to that sort of stuff. I'd rather just be myself and if they like me great. If not oh well
FireRoastedFire
Honestly, the best advice I have ever been given is "Sell yourself". Also, if you have less than 5years experience, ONE PAGE! No novels.
Corrodias
That trips a warning; passion is definitely good, but now I want to ask your other employees whether you expect overtime of them or »
Corrodias
generally schedule poorly, just in case. :) No offense intended; it's just self-interest.
KittenVonCatsworth
Passion is good, but there's a limit. I had one woman send me 5 emails and 7 voicemails within a week of speaking to her.
FireRoastedFire
Well sure, too much of anything is bad. Squeak, don't screech.
PudgyPinkiePie
Squeaky wheels get replaced.
FireRoastedFire
No, broken wheels get replaced. Im willing to use some WD-40 if the wheel costs more than $5.
smokeyfantastico
I've never heard about this sending an email to thank them for an interview.
Corrodias
I suppose it depends on what field, how the power balance plays out, i.e., how much more you need them than they need you.
EatsBees
It's apparently a thing now. It wasn't last time I was looking for a job, which was October of 2016, so I dunno \_(o.O)_/
somadicouldspitfire
I've always done this since I started working in 2005. Well it used to be just a simple note mailed in advance to reach them the following
somadicouldspitfire
day. I've been on both ends of the interview.. always make yourself memorable. I once got a job simply bc I'm super observant and saw a
somadicouldspitfire
tiny SF Giants pin on the interviewers board. Mentioned it at the end, played along like I was a big fan of the team & when he asked why I
somadicouldspitfire
Mentioned them (being in NJ it's uncommon) I tied in how during the interview I said one of my strengths is being over observant and pointed
somadicouldspitfire
Out his pin. He was impressed. I was pretty overqualified for the job anyways but I made that impression & ended up getting the job.
brahbruhbreh
Recruiter here. Be polite, don't be late, also don't show up an hour before your interview. Happy to field more advice :)
margaretolson
Be polite to the admin staff.
Saxit
I was at an interview today, I was 10 minutes late, how bad is it?
brahbruhbreh
Should be fine. The problem is messing up the schedule. Everyone's calendars are so full, but 10 minutes is ok
Tver937
I’m job searching but I know my resume sucks and I don’t even know where to start. I also had an amazing first interview and was promised a
Tver937
Follow up email to schedule an in person interview by a certain date. Well, that date has come and gone, I reached out to them and nada :(
brahbruhbreh
Sometimes people lose track of candidates or more pressing things come up. Sometimes people just don't send a rejection email
brahbruhbreh
Wait a few more days and email something like "would love to come in for that interview. Does next Monday work for the team?"
Tver937
Yeah, I was thinking of doing that. I applied for an executive position, figured they’d be more serious/professional about it.
DehydratedBoogers
I usually arrived 40 minutes early when I relied on public transportation and I'd sit patiently for about 20-30 minutes before asking the
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receptionist about the interview. Unless someone came up to ask what I was there for. Sucks not having a car in an area built for cars.
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
oof, I've been there
DehydratedBoogers
Haha yeah. I just got my first car 2 weeks ago and there's so much more time now that I can move at my own pace.
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
congrats!