Today, I was desperately handing out resumes. I came to my local grocery store and asked for a job application, the customer service rep told me all she needed was my resume. I smiled and gave it to her only to see her read it, laugh and put it straight in the garbage as I walked out. FML
Collection
Black Friday
70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
Today, I applied for a job at a local store. As I walked out the door, I heard the manager read it out loud and everybody else laugh. FML
Today, I filled out an application for a job at Dairy Queen. I handed my application to the manager along with my résumé, and he said he'd be in contact with me. Not even five minutes after I left, a friend who works there sent me a picture of my crumpled-up application in the trash. FML
Today, I went on an interview for a job that I had been wanting for months. I thought everything was going great. On my way out, my interviewer asked me to recycle something for him. I agreed. It was my resume. FML
Today, I applied for my first job. I didn't know how to write a resume, so I copied and pasted one from someone else and reworked it. I got on the bus, handed it in, and left. Then I remembered I forgot to change the contact info and date. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML
Today, I had my first job interview in years. While I was waiting for the manager to come out I realized I had forgotten the resume that I had printed out the night before, since he specifically asked me to bring one. FML
Today, I put in an application to my local market for a job that I desperately needed. I was talking to the manager, he seemed pleased with my application and said he'll call me. As he walks into his private office, I hear the sound of a paper shredder. FML
Today, I handed my resume in to a cafe that was hiring. I returned home and noticed a voicemail, it was one from the boss for a trial. I eagerly returned the call, showing my enthusiasm. Without thinking, I ended with "ok love you. *GASP* ah, BYE" and quickly hung up. FML
Today, I walked into Starbucks for a job application. I asked the manager if they were hiring, as I really need a job. He looked me up and down and replied, "NO!" There was a 'Now hiring' sign in the window. FML
Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
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Top comments
TheRightEye 3
Life's a bitch... you shouldn't worry, besides you don't wanna work in a place with workers like that. =/
cadenernest 0
You may want to revamp that resume of yours. There are government programs that can help you with that, youth centers, job connect, etc. Or google resume layouts and sell yourself (I know your mom told you not to, but as long as it's on paper and not the corner, you should be good)
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Comments (74)
susie1234_5678 0
talk to an adult and show them your resume and you can work something out together. and times new roman!!!
okenter 0
I'd have turned right around, pointed directly at the old crow, and told her to get her boss immediately. Then I'd have explained exactly what occurred, and what they should do to fix it. FML would die from a lack of submissions if people would be a bit more assertive.
kellster 2
I guess there's something pretty obviously wrong with your resume. I used to have to take people's resumes and assess them in an old job, and you'd be surprised how many resumes people hand out with huge, obvious typos, spelling errors, terrible grammar mistakes there are! Also, people who are applying for jobs they're not qualified for, or only have babysitting listed as work experience.
Epic_Fail_Sauce 0
#5 Resume was spelt just fine. OP had it in plural once....
Kirby4134 0
You could have a law suit. Seriously.
kalbrrook 1
i understand how you feel, i cant get a job either.
Eli0 0
#48, i think #5 meant that the OP may have misspelled "resume" on the ACTUAL resume he/she handed in...which is why the rep took one look at it and laughed
archeon_fml 0
perhaps the OP has an arts degree? Hell i'd laugh at that
rukusrazor 0
Ain't gonna lie.. I've collected resumes then sat down with a co-worker and laughed at them. Taken them out of their nice plastic holders and crumpled them... Keeping the plastic holder. Sent their hilarious portfolio around the office staff. Not to their face of course. Also, I should note that we always did come to a consensus about which to interview.
RiverRelic 0
If you belong to a protected class that may be considered discrimination. You may want to inform management, not as a way of retribution, but to give them a heads up because they are at risk. You never know, it may turn into an opportunity to push for an interview.