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Friday 8 November, 2024

PIC: Why you don't give your CV to your friends

Because they might make… additions.

YOU’VE DONE UP a lovely new CV to hand out. It showcases your extensive experience and professionalism.

You just give it to a friend for a final proofread before doing the rounds.

Then this happens:

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Oh.

We have just one question: could this be the same person who wrote this confessional on fmylife.com?

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Or even more troubling: are we experiencing a rash of malicious CV alterations?

Either way – if you’ve ever put out an embarrassing CV, let us know in the comments…

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PIC: Why you don't give your CV to your friends

How did yelling goats in pop videos become a thing?>

This is the most awkward TV moment you’ll see today>