So, should I be the good Samaritan here, or not?

[anastasiav]

Yesterday, I recieved, via email, possibly the worst resume I've ever gotten.

Its an email, pink text on a salmon background, typed IN ALL CAPS, with a graphic on it of some kind of fairy princess. Setting aside the fact that this applicant is grossly unqualified for the position we're hiring for (we're hiring for an HR position, her background is primarily beauty school, waitressing, and Cumberland Farms) -- should I email her back and very gently point out that she's never, ever going to get a job with a resume that the reader has to actually highlight in order for it to be even readable?

Comments

[rufinia.livejournal.com]

It would be kind to do so. I was sort resumes for a temp position once, and got one that was on neon green paper. Also got one in an email a few months ago that was titles "Best. Applicant. EVER!"

[cat9.livejournal.com]

It does seem like it would be worth mentioning that her email is actually illegible. Perhaps that is not the case when she sees it, and she's unaware. (That was my best attempt at polite wording. It does seem like a light application of the clue stick would be helpful. Not the one with the nail in it.)

[nisaa.livejournal.com]

I would do so. I used to look at lots of resumes when I worked at a translation agency. The one you speak of certainly sounds like the worst I could imagine.

[emerlion.livejournal.com]

I thin k a simple reply with "you might want to consider seeing a resume specialist or doing some research online on how to build a professional resume" might not be a bad idea.

She's probably very young and clueless.

how much energy have you got to spare?

[baronessmartha.livejournal.com]

If you have extra to spare, you could send her to monster.com and tell her they have tools to help with resumes. There are also often free classes at area community colleges on resumes.

I got one on an original piece of art once, but this is Western MA and the whole place is a bit flakey. The person called me to ask about the resume, so I did end up telling her she needed something professional looking.

[cellio]

I would probably send back a note saying I found it unreadable. Light clue-stick application, as someone else said.

[thorsbaby.livejournal.com]

You could send her a Penguin? Speaking of...get any packages latly? The tracking number says it was delivered. :)

[anastasiav.livejournal.com]

I don't think she'd enjoy a penguin. She seems to be more the unicorn type.

I think that, perhaps, should you check your actual postal mail today or tomorrow you would find the answers you seek.

[thorsbaby.livejournal.com]

O'bee K'bee

[staceyspins.livejournal.com]

It would be very kind if you were to tell her. It looks like she needs some help :o)