How NOT to Write Job Descriptions

How NOT to Write Job Descriptions Do you find yourself reading buzzwords, fluff and jargon on both resumes and job adverts? Then this little study by Monster UK is for you, they have compiled some of the recurring blunders both recruiters and jobseekers make when writing up documents. Recruiters love jargon and cliches, you may have come across gems such as: Hit the ground running Laser-focused Penetrate the market Viral learnings Need an idea with legs Some jobseekers actually put stuff like this on their resumes: A claim to have experience in arctic warfare Explaining the knowledge of origami at length Listing nice to children, animals and old people as a skill Writing a full resume in texting language Including ones ear size measurement Achievement: successfully putting daughter to bed over 100 times Related: 7 Resume Mistakes You Probably Didn’t Realize