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Compilation of actual REZOOMs & ABDICATIONS:

RELAXED COVER LETTERS:
DiggitIf this resume doesn't blow your hat off, then please return it in the enclosed envelope.
DiggitIt is my experience that this letter will go unanswered, (except for an automated e-mail from the systems admin dude or gal -- hopefully a gal), and I will never hear from you again. But if someone at your org has the slightest idea how much money is at stake, I might be available.
DiggitHere are my qualifications for you to overlook.
DiggitHave had littel luck in finding a new and challenging position.
DiggitYou hold in your hands the resume of a truly outstanding candidate!
DiggitI find that CEO and Managers are intimidated by my ability to double productivity, so if you can get this information to (Director or President) who will not be intimidated or feel threatened by the success of the following people leader philosophy, I will glady forward a resume.
DiggitTo Home-Ever it concerns.
DiggitPS-- I took far too much of your time and by now you are either riveted to your seat waiting for my response or you have already deleted this one. My phone # in case you are insane is 555.555.4444.
DiggitDon't take the comments of my former employer too seriously, they were unappreciative beggars and slave drivers.
DiggitNote: Keep this resume on top of the stack. Use all the others to heat your house.
Diggit I have four Years military experiance with safety and training experience as well. thoughout my work experience career. I've demenstrated Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal communications, and effective teaining skills...In the military I lived in Japan and have traveled all over the place of the aisian countries....right now I have just left the military for the fact of my time of oblication was up.
DiggitMy fortune cookie said, 'Your next interview will result in a job' -- and I like your company in particular.
DiggitI am fascinated by the everchanging mosaic of mankind and feel I can therefore help your firm.
DiggitI'll starve without a job but don't feel you have to give me one.
DiggitI have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse.
DiggitYou are privileged to receive my resume.
DiggitI want to secure a position in a large firm as a recepionist, PBX operator, manager, owner or accounts receivable clerk.
DiggitI saw your ad on the information highway, and I came to a screeching halt.
DiggitMy qulifications include close attention to detail.

DiggitReferences: None, I've left a path of destruction behind me.
DiggitCollege grade point average of 2.6 (would have been higher if I didn't party so much).
DiggitRecently I sent out a resume fraught with errors. Please disregard. Attached is a corrected resume. Please make note for your records. Consequently, please discard all information. I sincereley aplogize (sic) for the possible miscommunications.
DiggitAt this company I worked for a crazy boss with a bad attitude.
DiggitThe interview you schedule will undoubtedly reveal my unmatched talent and suitability for the position.
DiggitPlease don't regard my 14 positions as job hopping. I never once quit a job.
DiggitI have eight arms and eight legs with excellent interpersonal skills.
DiggitBeing in trouble with the law, I moved quite frequently.
DiggitThank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!
DiggitI am writing to you, as I have written to all Fortune 1000 companies every year for the past three years, to solicit employment.
DiggitAt the age of twelve, I began hustling newspapers like many other great Americans had done. The only difference was that they became great.
DiggitI write pages, program, sell (mainly, we all do) and speak Spanish and am learning Chinese right now. I am presently working as an Agent to most Telecomunications Companies and I have been doing International Marketing and Tech Work -- one of my big time great skills is Hardware. But Hardware as much as I like systems is boring, and the software is what makes it go. But Sales has to work before you can PLAY, and that is what I consider Hardware and Software Playing.

REASONS FOR LEAVING LAST JOB:
DiggitResponsibility makes me nervous.
DiggitMaturity leave.
DiggitBounty hunting was outlaw in my state.
DiggitThey insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn't work under those conditions.
DiggitWas met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches.
DiggitI was working for my mom until she decided to move.
DiggitThe owner gave new meaning to the word 'paranoia.' I prefer to elaborate privately.
DiggitPushed aside so the vice president's girlfriend could steal my job.
DiggitThe company made me a scapegoat-- just like my three previous employers.
DiggitSelf-employed-- a fiasco.
DiggitWant to be facing Times Square so that I can read the news.
DiggitAt the emphatic urging of colleagues, I have consented to apply for your position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
DiggitWhile I am open to the initial nature of an assignment, I am decidedly disposed that it be so oriented as to at least partially incorporate the experience enjoyed heretofore and that it be configured so as to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied facets of financial management as the major sphere of responsibility.
DiggitSales declined 12% in my territory, but the territory was going downhill, and it would have been a lot worse without me.
DiggitCreated a new market for pigs by processing, advertising and selling a gourmet pig mail order service on the side.
DiggitFrequent Lecturer-- Largest Audience: 1,351. Standing Ovations: 5. Number of Audience Questions: 30.
DiggitMy contributions on product launches were based on dreams that I had.
DiggitI eat computers for lunch.
DiggitI worked here full-time there.
DiggitBum. Abandoned belongings and led nomadic lifestyle.
DiggitI have exhaustive experience in manufacturing.
DiggitI worked as a Corporate Lesion.
DiggitMy experience in horticulture is well-rooted.
DiggitSales are a piece of cake if you know 500-times what everyone knows. And you guys have the INTERNET - whoaaaaaaaaaa. As a product, everyone wants it and everyone wants it NOW!!! But not EVERYONE knows what they are doing.
DiggitI supervise employees with the iron fist.
DiggitExtensive background in public accounting. I can also stand on my head!
DiggitServed as assistant sore manager.
DiggitI am a tiger when needed, but otherwise a pussycat.
DiggitWholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions.
DiggitProfessionally watered 22,500 office plants.

REQUIREMENTS & OBJECTIVES:
DiggitMy goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage.
DiggitMy primary goal is to be recognized.
DiggitIt's best for employers that I not work with people.
DiggitI vow to fulfill the goals of the company as long as I live.
DiggitTo hand-build a classic cottage from the ground up using my father-in-law.
DiggitPlease call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job.
DiggitMarried, eight children. Prefer frequent travel.
DiggitI am anxious to use my exiting skills.
DiggitI prefer informality like wearing sports shirts and sandals for footwear in the summer. I prefer setting my own pace. When things get slack I like the right to walk out and get a haircut during working hours.
DiggitTo have my skills and ethics challenged on a daily basis.
DiggitI procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant.
DiggitIn my last position, got nowhere as part of a 60-person herd. Consequently, I did not give the company my full effort and received no chance of advancement in return.
DiggitPrefer to work alone in maximum privacy.
DiggitQualifications: No education or experience.
DiggitSeek challenges that test my mind and body, since the two are usually inseparable.
DiggitI'll need $30K to start, full medical, three weeks of vacation, stock options and ideally, a European sedan.
DiggitExperience with LBM-compatible computers.
Diggit10-year goal: Total obliteration of sales and federal income taxes and tax laws.
DiggitI'm submitting my resume to spite my lack of C++ and HTML experience.

STRONG POINTS
DiggitI am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.
DiggitI've got a Ph.D. in human feelings.
DiggitMy intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable.
DiggitDisposed of $2.5 billion in assets.
DiggitI perform my job with effortless efficiency, effectiveness, efficacy, and expertise.
DiggitAbility to meet deadlines while maintaining composer.
DiggitI have never had a single blemish held against me and my IQ is off the charts.
DiggitSpeak English.
DiggitExposure to German for two years, but many words are inappropriate for business.
DiggitI always dress modestly, and never wear skirts above the knee, unless it's very warm.
DiggitExcellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory.
DiggitExperienced with numerous office machines and can make great lattes.
DiggitExcellent at bluffing it when I don't know what I am doing.
DiggitI am quick at typing, about 25 word per minute, 35 with caffeinated coffee.
DiggitI was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award.
DiggitFinished eighth in my high school graduating class of ten.
DiggitSuspected to graduate early next year.
DiggitAccomplishments: Oversight of entire department.
DiggitProven ability to track down and correct erors.
DiggitGood people skills, except when people get on my nerves.

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:
DiggitMinor allergies to house cats and Mongolian sheep.
DiggitCurrently unemployed due to self-inflicted toe sprain.
DiggitI am sicking and entry-level position.

INTERESTS:
DiggitDonating blood. 14 gallons so far.
DiggitCurses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting.
DiggitPersonal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet.
DiggitI love dancing and throwing parties.
DiggitShot at (the local) gun club.
DiggitI enjoy tasting beers from around the world!

TYPOS or FREUDIAN SLIPS?:
DiggitEducation: College, August 1880-May 1984.
DiggitObjection: To utilize my skills in sales.
DiggitOperated Pitney Bones machine.
DiggitExcellant at people oriented positi9ons and organizional problem solving.
DiggitSpent several years in the United States Navel Reserve.
DiggitReceived a plague for Salesperson of the Year.
DiggitWork Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse.
DiggitDevelop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget.
DiggitI'm a rabid typist.
DiggitInstrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation.

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