I’m digging around the resume pile again and came across a title that I actually enjoyed (slightly edited by me):<\/p>\n
Sales Pro Seeking New Dragons To Slay<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I know, it is a bit quirky, but it stands out which is important in it’s own right.\u00a0 I opened up the resume to look at the details inside and found this piece of information under the Education section (redacted by me):<\/p>\n
_________ University
\n1986-2001<\/font>
\nLiberal Arts<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSo much for the good title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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