Thursday, March 06, 2008

Typos Are A Big, Hairy Problem

Typos are painful. They can even be career-ending.

Michael Allison points us to one so funny it’s inspiring a Bad Pitch Blog contest.

In the comments below, leave your best, one-line response to this job description that’s running on Monster.com.

The winner(s) will be announced next week and receive fame and some swag.

(one of the) Best Typos Evah uploaded by prblog
tags | public relations | PR | typo

27 comments:

  1. I am very interested in the position, I have strong "oral" communication "skills."

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  2. As someone who's spent decades managing PR campaigns in Australia and NZ, my experience in communicating to the masses Down Under will help you achieve consistent growth - even when things get hairy.

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  3. With decades of experience running PR campaigns in Australia and New Zealand, my expertise in communicating to the masses Down Under results in consistent growth, even when things get hairy.

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  4. Anonymous7:26 PM

    do I need to shave for the interview?

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  5. :) Better them than me (this time).

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  6. It's entirely accurate. This position is obviously for communications around www.shaveeverywhere.com

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  7. Anonymous10:08 AM

    I wrote a piece about typos for a motorcycle rag I published for 13 years. You can read it at:
    www.riderscramp.blogspot.com/2000/11/typos-r-us.html

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  8. Anonymous11:13 AM

    "...and as luck would have it, the orifice is just down from the Y where I like to work out."

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  9. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to think inside the box.

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  10. Anonymous12:42 PM

    No matter how crabby the client, my experience enables me to untangle even the itchiest of situations.

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  11. "I have extensive knowledge in this field, and have worked hard to perfect my skills ever since a cool October evening shortly after my 18th birthday, giving me 20 years background, which more than exceeds the requisite 10-15 years you cite as a requirement of relevant work experience. Is there room for negotiation on the compensation cap of $204K, and if so, how many references would you require?"

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  12. Must be willing to frequently travel to our southern region to offer our clients much more than just "lip service" with the motto "no job is too hard" and after effectively demonstrating your position on top, work your way up to Chief Operating Consultant.

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  13. Anonymous3:06 AM

    So glad to see openings in this sensitive area! I'd be excited to spearhead a dialog between our members about the recent anti-Bush trends.

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  14. Anonymous12:49 PM

    It seems you need a Brazilian to fill this position.

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  15. Anonymous6:12 PM

    So is this a pubicly-held company? If not, when is the Initial Pubic Offering? (and can I get stock options?)

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  16. With an ability to smooth over any hairy situations, I believe my close attention to detail would be a perfect fit for the position.

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  17. Something smells a little fishy about this big cheese position.

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  18. Anonymous12:55 PM

    Is this what 4 years of college prepared me for?

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  19. Does the benefits package come with friends?

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  20. Although I have 13 years experience below the belt, I am looking to expand into other areas

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  21. Anonymous6:15 AM

    Someone let Monica Lewinsky know there's a new "job" waiting for her in New York that doesn't blow...

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  22. Anonymous11:37 PM

    Ex-Gov. Spitzer has surely found his calling in the private sector.

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  23. Although I have rarely Communicated it, I have extensive experience in utilizing Consumer Products for Pubic Relations.

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  24. I am a "Manscaping Specialist" with over 5 years of post puberty pubic relations experience.

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  25. Anonymous8:09 PM

    From the company's profile on Monster.com:

    "We have gained our reputation by understanding the complexities of varied personnel needs and then carefully applying company criteria to the proper candidates.... We have long established clients who continue to use our services time and time again. The same applies with our candidates who return to us as their careers flourish and also refer many of their contemporaries...."


    Now I think I get it. They handled "staffing" for the ex-governors of New York and New Jersey.

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  26. I will take this blog off my hot links, stop reading it and stop recommending it if you don't update more!

    :(

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  27. Anonymous5:02 PM

    "I'm confident that I have what it takes to fill your opening."

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