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Unless you are applying to study at Clown College or to work at a scrapbooking store or childcare centers, smiley faces have no place on your resume. One to grow on.

Craigslister, Craigslist Thyself.

This is nitpicky, but when you are selling nitpicking, close up those parantheses, Sharp Eyes.

• Writing/Editing Help - Grammar is my forte.
  
  Hello,
  I am offering my stellar writing and editing skills to those in need!
  
  If you are a student, struggling to piece together a coherent paper, I can help! If your grammar or spelling is subpar, and you need a set of sharp eyes to fix all your semantic blunders, I am your gal!
  
  I charge $15-25/hr, depending on the extent of the job. If you are a "starving student" we may be able to strike a deal.
  
  What I will not do:
  - Write your paper for you
  - Correct factual inaccuracies (e.g. "Oregon State is located on the Atlantic Coast."
  
  Contact me for a quote!
  
  

An On-Going Series: Conversations I Don't Understand Why I'm Having

(Ring, ring, pick up the phone, greetings exchanged)
Candidate: You called me about a job. Me: Yes we are looking for [highly-specific job] in the area.
Candidate: Oh, well, I'm now doing this other kind of job and I'm not looking for something else.
Me: Oh, okay.
Candidate: I did do [highly-specific job] for about three years. I still have [highly-specific certifications] active. [spends another minute giving me more details about how he's well-qualified for the job I'm recruiting for]
Me: Oh, that's great, but...uh...did you also just say you are not interested in a new opportunity right now?
Candidate: Right.