Hiring Managers Share What Resumes Got Applicants Rejected Or Approved

Someone on AskReddit asked for hiring managers to share the CVs and resumes they've come across that either got the applicant an immediate foot in the door, or rejection. A little humor can definitely go a long way for getting in the good graces of a hiring manager who's bored by an endless procession of identically lifeless resumes. 

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