Have you ever had a candidate submit such a god awful resume that you felt compelled to email them and offer advice? I'm staring at the single worst resume I've ever laid eyes on and I'm fighting the urge to contact the candidate and ask them how they came up with this mess.

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I initially thought you meant to write “good” instead of “god.” That this resume was “so good” you felt compelled to contact them. No one says “god awful”, at least not professionally. I feel compelled to say this. Be respectful and kind when you talk about people - Don't be hateful and insult people just because. Instead, treat everyone with kindness.

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This is a thought I think we’ve all had but never to the point of offering advice. That’s an extreme gray area and is not the job you were hired to do. I have however, as a human being, hired people with absolutely unprofessional resumes that have turned out to be stellar hires. Open your mind.

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I have definitely seen resumes that make you want to offer advice. Sometimes candidates genuinely have strong experience but struggle to present it clearly. A simple structure and clear achievements can completely change how a resume reads.

I wouldn't - liability for you and the company.

I have and have offered advice. There's a kind way to deliver the message that will generally be well received and if your help resulted in them finding a great job, it's worth it. Treat people the way you'd want to be treated.

I’ve definitely been there.

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