Just as corporate folks get bored of the usual, people holding odd jobs can also get tired of what they are doing and hope for a sense of normalcy. Sometimes severe monetary reasons push people to take jobs that are a bit out of the ordinary. But whatever reason you may have, whether it’s money, curiosity or real interest, there is always have some kind of lesson to learn from these unusual jobs.
Here are some jobs that might raise an interviewer’s eyebrow and leave them in awe and disbelief and just blurt out “Excuse me, you were a what?”
Snake Milker You can say: I helped scientists to create… Read More
Have you read any recent resume faux pas that made you laugh hysterically or perhaps caused you to shake your head? Ever wonder how some people got hired with those amazing (read awful) blunders and errors they have on their resumes. Conversely, have you ever made an embarrassing gaffe which you may (or may not) have corrected either because somebody pointed it out/called your attention or you discovered it yourself? People do write the most peculiar things on their resumes that are downright hilarious at times. Here are some weird things actual people have put on their resume that they shouldn’t have. These are… Read More
sIt is not uncommon among job-seekers to make little mistakes that can make even The Grinch flinch, even at the thought. A clumsy move as you trip over when you reach to shake hands with the potential boss; you can’t put a name to the face of an interviewer so you give it a shot – apparently a misfired one, when you realize it’s the wrong name; or you suddenly become aware that you put the wrong telephone number to a résumé, just as you hit the “Send” button. We have all done it...
These résumé funnies...or not so funnies if this has happened to you, can precipitate more than just a few winces; they can be fatal to your chances… Read More
Although presenting an A-list resume and sending a winning application letter is standard procedure in the guidebook to getting the job, the invention… Read More
Ever had a talent or a hobby that you’re so good at you wish you could get paid for it? Well, you’re in luck! Nowadays, more and more unlikely jobs… Read More
A job with excellent pay and great benefits appeals to a lot of applicants. People who hold such jobs are often envied by many. Let me ask you this: what… Read More
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In the workplace, trying to be happy with what you do (when you’re probably not) can sometimes take its toll, especially when you eventually realize… Read More
In a society where careers are given so much weight, people tend to hold the belief that the ultimate measurement of a person is how successful s/he is… Read More
It’s a known and accepted fact that people have different personalities and attitudes. And in the workplace, you should be mindful of the different… Read More
Indeed, there are a lot of jobs out there. From blue-collar to white-collar jobs, you find them everywhere. There are even jobs that look and sound very… Read More
Is you resume lacking in the results department? Perhaps you need the help of a professional resume writer. There are a variety of reasons why you should… Read More