Reading Mae’s post made me want to share my recent experience in looking for people to hire too. But this is just slightly similar to her experience because mine’s a little bit on the funny side. :D
I posted a job ad a few days ago since we’re looking to add more people at work. I’m pretty sure the ad is clear that what we’re looking for are copywriters but after going through some of the job applications I can’t help but chuckle as I read some of the answers I got.
What do you like best about this position?
Jane Doe:
I believe i have meet all the qualification that you indicated in your job posting. Im a team player,hardworking,resoursefull and very flexilbe. I can do deadlines, presure to work and can work in to fields.
HOPE I ACN HEAR FROM YOUR COMPANY
John Doe #1:
just want to try u luck in any position offers by the company, im a person who love challenges….. and by this position it would enhance my communication and writing skills.
John Doe #2:
Anything related with my field of expertise is something i really liked. I wanted to explore things that is relevant with my specialization and with my work that will give impact to my career as a web developer and SEO Specialists.
I’m not much of a grammar whore (since I myself am not perfect) and I’m not one to pick on other people’s choice of words (okay, okay, I do that sometimes!) but really now, the job ad says COPYWRITER. Shouldn’t good English grammar be on top of the list of requirements? But hey, I am not a copywriter, so I shouldn’t be judging people this way. But the fact that their disqualification is so obvious even to me who’s not an expert should count for something, right?
Unlike Mae who got pissed off by some guy’s sarcastic answers (which was really rude, btw), I, on the other hand, just want to laugh this off. I do appreciate their efforts and I know I should cut them some slack because I myself used to apply for different positions that are so not in tune with the course I took in college and/or my skills, haha.
But I’ve got 3 or 4 shortlisted candidates so at least that, huh? :)
Lesson #1: Don’t take online resumes for granted.
Tip #1: (for copywriter applicants) The Copyblogger offers great copywriting tips! :)
This post reminds me of the last time I picked on somebody else’s grammar.
Hehe, maybe I’m more qualified for the position than they are? ;) The third one isn’t that bad naman eh. ;)
ay sus, i can relate…. i don’t want to judge but in my case, the applicants were applying for the position of ENGLISH tutor… some of their resumes gave me a headache. tsk. then again, some of my blog entries would give my technical writing teachers in college a killer migraine.
aru jon, bosing ka na? big taym!
Hahaha Joni!! It gets better sa interview. (And by better I mean funnier hehe). Try mo invite for interview just for trips. You know, pag bored ka na at walang magawa. hehehe.
Haha. Ow yea, I picked someone else’s grammar too.
At believe me, she knows me.
Bang!
hahaha ang kulit ah, why can’t I get that responses? Ay have I told you before na meron nag-apply samin na messenger?? as in walang background sa computer!!! messenger siya at reason niya bakit siya nag-apply kasi gusto niya ma-try at madali naman daw siya matuto at take note, senior web designer ang in-apply ni lolo mo! windang ever kami ni boss lol :P
@Riz: Ilang beses mo na yan ginawa ha? hehehe baaaad! joke! :D
Doy! If they want to apply for a job, it would be best if they show the people hiring them that they really want to be part of the job by submitting worthy applications. :secret:
i share the same sentiments XD
Am bad in english too, well that make me unemployed? Waaaah No…I’d start reading books by tomorrow LOL! haha its for my future :dead:
P.S – I like your theme its so-so summery haha! :cute:
Bwahahahah! That’s hilarious. Made me wonder why we still can’t find a staff writer in our company. It’s probably because my boss gets those kins of applications :D
Funny post…i might be one of your frequent visitors…anyway i am wondering now what i put on my application form before…hahaha…funny but maybe some of the employers get irritated with it…though most of my friends told me that i can be a good writer as they love reading my articles on my personal blog (hahaha…sorry nagbuhat na ko ng sarili kong bangko..anyway forget about it…hahaha…)…i too have some problems with it at times….don’t know what word is better to use rather than the one i have in mind…hehehe :smile: