# Comedic CV Cartoons Almagreta Arranged Funny Resume Quotes in this Illustrated Infographic By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-resume References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369204/Infographic-The-Funniest-Things-Job-Applicants-Placed-On-Their-Resumes/) & [almagreta](http://almagreta.com/resume-quotes-infographic/) This infographic illustrates funny resume quotes compiled by Almagreta. The 'Top 10 Funniest Things Job Applicants Put on Their Resumes' show how a CV can make you stand out from other prospect employees and memorable to potential employers, but in a bad way. While these examples aren't outright unprofessional, many of them demonstrate an unusual amount of candor. While one applicant noted he was married with eight children and preferred frequent travel, another funny resume explained her dream was to be a ballerina, but went into metallurgy instead when dance became an unrealistic dream. Some statements include unfortunate spelling errors where as others indicate nothing short of arrogance (but impressive use of alliteration all the same). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Funny Resume Quotes:** The trend of incorporating humor into resumes can make job applicants stand out and be memorable. - **Unconventional CV Elements:** The trend of including unusual elements in resumes, such as personal anecdotes or dreams, can help candidates differentiate themselves. - **Creative Self-expression:** The trend of using creative and witty language in resumes allows applicants to showcase their personality and communication skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Human Resources:** The human resources industry can explore new approaches in recruitment and candidate evaluation by considering the impact of funny resume quotes. - **Career Coaching:** Career coaches can offer guidance on how to strategically incorporate unconventional elements into resumes to help clients stand out in the job market. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can leverage the trend of creative self-expression in resumes to showcase their skills through visually appealing and humorous designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza Box Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reszames.md) - [Resume-Ranking AI Scoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cv-score.md) - [Pizza Box Resume Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-deliveries.md) - [Application-Optimizing Resume Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topline-resumes.md) - [Resume Builder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickest-resume.md) - [Professional Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex.md) - [AI-Powered Resume Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-generator.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Humorous Content Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incorrect-quote-generator.md)