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  1. TheHansa's Avatar
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    Worst credentials to put on a CV
    I'll start


    "I have attended a number of race and gender harmony courses"
  2. Smerdyakov's Avatar
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    "I'm a scientologist."
  3. Jarred Kyle's Avatar
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    "I am good at manipulating my employers to get what I want."
  4. ELs123's Avatar
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    "The murder charge was eventually dropped as I managed to hide most of the evidence"
  5. Jarred Kyle's Avatar
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    (Original post by ELs123)
    "The murder charge was eventually dropped as I managed to hide most of the evidence"
    Depends what job sector you're going for.. if it's a secretive one that requires you to cover your tracks then this line may work to your advantage.
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    (Original post by Jarred Kyle)
    Depends what job sector you're going for.. if it's a secretive one that requires you to cover your tracks then this line may work to your advantage.
    MI5 for that kid.
  7. OriginalRecordings's Avatar
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    Slept my way through my last job.
  8. Guybrush Sheepgood's Avatar
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    "I have 5000 posts on tsr."
  9. Rybee's Avatar
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    I used to read all the job apps that came in at work, I CANNOT stand this one;

    'I am really good at working on my own but I can also work really good in a team'
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    'I have completed Halo 3 on Legendary.'

    'I am fluent in two languages, English and L33tspeak.'
  11. loou's Avatar
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    Hobbies; drinking, smoking, drugs, sleeping.
  12. EmmaValentina's Avatar
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    Not really a credential but "I just need a job to earn some holiday money"
  13. TheKingoftheJews's Avatar
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    I play video games
  14. OriginalRecordings's Avatar
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    (Original post by TheKingoftheJews)
    I play video games
    Depends if you want to be a games tester. :P
    (Original post by EmmaValentina)
    Not really a credential but "I just need a job to earn some holiday money"
    At least they'd know you'll be there for a while. :P


    This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Wildfire S A510e
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    Re: Worst credentials to put on a CV
    "i'M really good at typingon coMPUTERS"
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