The Worst Resume Fails According To Reddit

A collection of the resume-challenged.

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Finding employment is harder than ever these days, that's just a fact of today's oh-so-fun job market. But that doesn't necessarily mean that applications have gotten better, or that prospective employees have gotten craftier in their approach to finding a job. Ranging from downright ridiculous to just plain sad, here's 20 of the worst resume fails that employers who use Reddit have spotted throughout their time as managers or in hiring positions.

Xperinced Werker

So much expereince, that he is an expert in text speak

Warhammer Player

Playing fantasy tabletop strategy games is a skill in itself, you know.

Time Person of the Year

Even the great ones have a had time finding a job these days.

Iraq Sniper

Acclimating back into civilian life is tougher than you might think.

References

Seriously, don't believe them.

Address Not Relevant

Sometimes, you just don't want to tell your prospective employer where you live. Sometimes, you tell them of this with a rainbow pen. Sometimes, you don't get a job.

The 2-Percent

The only way he would actually be able to quantify that is if he were in the top 2-percent of programmers.

Pencil

Pro-tip: Reprint and reword your resume if if you're applying to a different position.

Mike

Well hey, at least he cut the cover letter and got straight to the point.

Mexicans

Looks like Mexicans really are stealing all the jobs.

Kinky Kitty

That one will certainly get an employer's attention.

Harvard Applicant

Applying to Harvard is one thing. Actually attending is another.

cake-baker

Apparently baking cakes is not a desirable skill in the office.

A Grate Communicator

Communication skills are important, but so is paying attention to details.

Dragon Age Collector

Somehow we feel as though this kill isn't transferable outside of the fantasy realm.

For the Glory of Christ

Christ has inspired many folks throughout the years, but this employer isn't one of them.

Badass Certification

While being a certified badass will help you in a lot of way, it won't help your employment prospects.

Cash Year

Cashering is hard. Cash yearing is harder.

2Badger

To be fair, we wouldn't hire a badger either.

420 Blunt Bro

Possibly the most professional contact email in existence.