Missouri gubernatorial candidate David Spence was forced to make an embarrassing change to his biography after misrepresenting his credentials on a campaign website, according to reports. Spence fibbed by claiming to have “a degree in Economics” from the University of Missouri. That’s half the truth — he forgot to say that the degree is actually in “Home Economics.” [Politico via DI]
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Downward Dog Position Is Key To Getting Ahead On Wall Street, Says Private Equity Guy Who Included “Some Bull Sh*t” About Yoga On His Resume
By Bess Levin
When Jay Solomon was applying for jobs in finance last year, there was one thing on his resume that set him apart from the competition. It wasn’t his prior experience, or education or Excel skills. It wasn’t even his formatting and it definitely wasn’t his scented paper, which everyone uses these days. It was his ability to put his foot behind his head.
When Solomon, 25, was applying for jobs in real estate, there was one achievement on his CV that always got a response. “I put advanced yoga practitioner . . . just some bulls – - t at the bottom of the resume,” says Solomon. “All these guys were like, ‘Oh, I do yoga, come here, let me show you my yoga mat in the office,’ ” he recalls.
While neither Solomon nor the people interviewing him actually sound very Yogi master-like (“some bull shit”? “Let me show you my yoga mat”?), it was enough to not only get his foot in the door but land him a gig at “a private equity real estate fund in Harlem.” And that’s not all. Continue reading »
Hedge Fund Applicant Busts Out The Jazz Hands, Clip Art, Exclamation Points, Beginner Kayaking Skills For Shock And Awe Résumé
By Bess LevinAll should take notes. Continue reading »
