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The Top 45 Creative Resumes on the Internet

sucharith — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:55:30 +0000

Gone are the days where recruiters tend to just read resumes in Word Documents. Here are some very creative resumes (mostly designer’s) that will blow your mind.

Andreas Edwitia Nugraha Satrya

Jonathan Kaczynski

Resume T-Shirt

Justin Tan Wei Yang

If you are impressed and have created another masterpiece do let us know.

Source: Deviant Art, Google Images

How not to Reject Candidates

sucharith — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:01:23 +0000

Twitter’s HR Manager (Krissy Bush) recently sent out a mail CC’ing 186 candidates a Rejection Letter for a Business Product Managers Position (See the image to believe it ).

PS: Do not ever attempt this Recruiters

This is the probably the worst mistake that I’ve seen in the recent past.

Subject: Business Product Manager Position at Twitter, Inc.

Hi,

Thank you so much for taking the time to apply for the Business Product Manager position at Twitter, Inc. During the course of our recruiting efforts, we come across many fine candidates such as you, and we carefully evaluate each candidate’s background and interests against our projected workloads and staffing needs. Although we are impressed with your background, the hiring committee has decided to move forward with a different candidate.

We will keep your information on file for six months in case future opportunities arise.

Thanks,

—
Krissy Bush | HR Manager | Twitter, Inc.

539 Bryant St. Suite 402, San Francisco, CA 94107 Fax: 415.896.XXXX
Mobile: 415.314.XXXX http://twitter.com/krissy

This email communication (and any attachments) are confidential and are intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this email in error by replying to the email. Please then delete the email and any copies of it. This information may be subject to legal, professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by work product immunity or other legal rules.

The best part of the email is surely the disclaimer. Njoy Folks, but never be lazy or forget the BCC Option ever!

Hat Tip: Valleyvag

SimplyHired launches in India

sucharith — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:57:59 +0000

Simply Hired, the vertical search engine company launches their operations in India at www.simplyhired.co.in. Simply Hired is a job aggregator and will ensure that you do not miss a single opportunity that may exist. Simply Hired is one of the first job aggregators globally and I am glad that they have started to focus on India.

SimplyHired has also started their operations in Canada, UK and Australia along with India. In a press release, Gautam Godhwani, Co-founder and CEO of Simply Hired quoted

“The launch of these websites is an integral part of Simply Hired’s effort to expand our mission in building the largest worldwide job search engine, we want to continue making the job search process a positive experience globally and leverage the successful business model we have built in the U.S.”

I wish Gautam the very best in achieving his mission !

Beware, Social Networking can work against you!

sucharith — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:17:04 +0000

Yes, its true.

The following conversation is series of e-mails exchanged between a British call center employee Kyle Doyle, who called in sick the next morning when he wasn’t. Unfortunately for Kyle, his employers got to know of it.

Here’s the email exchange between Doyle and the HR department.

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From: Niresh Regmi
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 9:35 a.m.
To: Kyle Doyle
Subject: Absence on Thursday 21st 2008

Hi Kyle,

Please provide a medical certificate stating a valid reason for your sick leave on Thursday 21st 2008.

Thank You

NIRESH REGMI
Real Time Manager, Workforce Operations
Ground Floor, 30 Ross Street, Glebe, NSW, 2037
T: +61 2 9009 1329 Extn:61329
F: + 61 2 9009 1734
W: www.aapt.com.au
E: Masked for Confidentiality

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From: Kyle Doyle
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 9:38 a.m.
To: Niresh Regmi
Subject: RE: Absence on Thursday 21st 2008

Niresh,

1 day leave absences do not require a medical certificate as stated in my contract, provided I have stated that I am on leave for medical reasons.

Thanks

Regards,

Kyle Doyle
Resolutions Expert – Technical

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From: Niresh Regmi
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 9:39 a.m.
To: Kyle Doyle
Subject: RE: Absence on Thursday 21st 2008

Hi Kyle,

Usually that is the case, as per your contract. However please note that leave during these occasions is only granted for genuine medical reasons. Your line manager has determined that your leave was not due to medical reasons and as such we cannot grant leave on this occasion

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From: Kyle Doyle
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 9:43 a.m.
To: Niresh Regmi
Subject: RE: Absence on Thursday 21st 2008

Hi Niresh,

My leave was due to medical reasons, so you cannot deny leave based on a line manager’s discretion, with no proof, please process leave as requested.

Thanks

Regards,

Kyle Doyle
Resolutions Expert – Technical

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From: Niresh Regmi
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 9:50 a.m.
To: Kyle Doyle
Subject: RE: Absence on Thursday 21st 2008

Hi Kyle,

I believe the proof that you are after is below

NIRESH REGMI

Real Time Manager, Workforce Operations
Ground Floor, 30 Ross Street, Glebe, NSW, 2037
T: +61 2 9009 1329 Extn:61329
F: + 61 2 9009 1734
W: www.aapt.com.au
E: Masked for Confidentiality

Source: DailyMail

Looking for startup Jobs – Jowba it !

sucharith — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:48:12 +0000

Jowba is a pretty looking site with a very unique offering. Jowba is job classifieds service for Startup Companies and Job seekers specifically looking at Startups

Jowba does provide a company profile view wherein employers can write more about the Company’s vision & mission and attract like minded talent.