Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML
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MsConfusedd
| 27
If we've learned one thing on this site, it's always double check your resume!
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ashleyylove3
| 22
Ah honest mistake, maybe try double checking your information next time! Fyl, OP!
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ashleyylove3
| 22
Ah honest mistake, maybe try double checking your information next time! Fyl, OP!
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TwistedCherub1
| 15
You should always make a follow-up call about a week or two after applying, anyway. Just one call, asking if your application got to the right person and expressing excitement over the possibility of working there.
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DocBastard
| 38
If by "honest mistake" you mean "stupid completely preventable mistake", then I totally agree with you.
Rule #1 of résumés: Don't lie.
Rule#2: Check your information for accuracy.
Rule#3: Double check your information for accuracy.
Rule#4: Don't mention that you're Team Edward.
Rule #1 of résumés: Don't lie.
Rule#2: Check your information for accuracy.
Rule#3: Double check your information for accuracy.
Rule#4: Don't mention that you're Team Edward.
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firechicky
| 12
But its ok to be team jacob?
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queerdragon
| 20
But the mother did not know he applied to the jobs, so if someone says "Hi this is Erika from [company] and [number you do not know]" of course the mother would think they were telemarketers. My mom does not even listen to the whole message sometime.
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CallMeMcFeelii
| 13
You're not supposed to lie on resumés!? Well god damn it, I put 'I'm Batman' on every single question! What happens if they find out I'm actually really only Robin?!
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MsConfusedd
| 27
If we've learned one thing on this site, it's always double check your resume!
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Robbieisadowg
| 16
There are a lot of things we learn from this website.
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Kamon97
| 23
Most of it is just common sense though :p
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Mr_Mole
| 24
And backup coursework on a memory stick every 15mins.
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Misshhh
| 23
Better luck next time OP
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Dodge4x4Ram
| 46
good luck indeed
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dont_doubt_me
| 29
It sucks that your mom thought they were telemarketers, but you really should have doubled checked.
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MidnightMadness
| 8
aww I feel bad for you that sucks, its such an easy mistake, at least now you can change it and fingers crossed you'll get a job :)
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ManInTheMachine
| 19
Why would you not notify them that you have changed your number with something as important as getting a job? I won't say you deserve it, but you should definitely be more aware of things like that.
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SarMarJo
| 17
That really sucks. I feel for you. Just be sure to ALWAYS double or even triple check your resume!
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sirpantselot
| 22
Did you have proofreading as one of your skills?
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mbuck87
| 19
Or attention to detail?
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besosforme
| 26
"Detail-oriented" is the most common one I see (seriously overused, people), and if I see that and a typo on the same paper, it's automatically into the waste bin. Sounds harsh, but if you put that and don't spend the 5 minutes to actually look at your work, why should I?
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lennelleong
| 33
Sure your mom shares some of the blame, but most of it lies on your shoulders!
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Harpy20
| 24
The mother shares no blame at all actually.
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Beepbeep7
| 14
Yes.Lets jump the mother for OP's negligence..
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pdp_fml
| 21
Sorry Op, but you deserve it. You should have made sure that your contact info,was good.