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Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by eriedoctrine » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:48 pm

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if it be appropriate to put "reddit" as one of my interests on my resume? I particularly like ELI5 and TIL. The AMAs are also very interesting.
I figured that for employers who do not know what it is, I can explain, and for those who happen to be redditors, we would have an instant connection.

What do you guys think? Thanks!

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by phillywc » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:48 pm

No.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by LeDique » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:49 pm

holy shit lol

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by ph14 » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:49 pm

eriedoctrine wrote:Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if it be appropriate to put "reddit" as one of my interests on my resume? I particularly like ELI5 and TIL. The AMAs are also very interesting.
I figured that for employers who do not know what it is, I can explain, and for those who happen to be redditors, we would have an instant connection.

What do you guys think? Thanks!
Consider your target audience.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by MoneyMay » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:50 pm

plz be a flame

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by sublime » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:53 pm

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by eriedoctrine » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:56 pm

sublime wrote:When they ask what reddit is, think of how you would explain it, and how it would come across.

Also, reddit is a difficult thing to explain to even people our age. Good luck explaining it to a hiring partner.
Damnn, guess this shows how little common sense I had.
Aside from the typical interests I have (particular sports, hiking, etc), would "horror/zombie films" movies be appropriate?
I loved the classics as well as the more recent ones.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by bulinus » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:57 pm

Be true to thine self.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by phillywc » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:57 pm

I'd probably just say movies. Don't put in Zombies for sure. Horror would probably be ok.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by eriedoctrine » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:58 pm

phillywc wrote:I'd probably just say movies. Don't put in Zombies for sure. Horror would probably be ok.
Ok, I think I'll go with Horror/Thriller films then.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by scholarlyprance » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:59 pm

I would literally throw your resume in the trash and do everything I could to keep you from getting a job, both at my firm and anywhere else

I want to call flame, but I can imagine people who would actually think this

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by sublime » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:59 pm

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by eriedoctrine » Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:01 pm

scholarlyprance wrote:I would literally throw your resume in the trash and do everything I could to keep you from getting a job, both at my firm and anywhere else

I want to call flame, but I can imagine people who would actually think this
Not a flame, just shows how little common sense I had about this...
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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by eriedoctrine » Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:01 pm

sublime wrote:
eriedoctrine wrote:
sublime wrote:When they ask what reddit is, think of how you would explain it, and how it would come across.

Also, reddit is a difficult thing to explain to even people our age. Good luck explaining it to a hiring partner.
Damnn, guess this shows how little common sense I had.
Aside from the typical interests I have (particular sports, hiking, etc), would "horror/zombie films" movies be appropriate?
I loved the classics as well as the more recent ones.

I'm struggling with it too man, so I feel you.

Also, there is that whole "that child pornography site" thing that some partners may have heard about.


If you want to hedge, maybe consider "technology" or something similar.
Yeah man, I can now see the whole:

Employer: What is reddit?
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Gone Wild???
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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by CicerBRo » Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:09 pm

ph14 wrote:
eriedoctrine wrote:Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if it be appropriate to put "reddit" as one of my interests on my resume? I particularly like ELI5 and TIL. The AMAs are also very interesting.
I figured that for employers who do not know what it is, I can explain, and for those who happen to be redditors, we would have an instant connection.

What do you guys think? Thanks!
Consider your target audience.
Exactly. This sounds like a horrible idea. No reddit.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by Nova » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:09 pm

scholarlyprance wrote:I would literally throw your resume in the trash and do everything I could to keep you from getting a job, both at my firm and anywhere else

I want to call flame, but I can imagine people who would actually think this
(says something ridiculous)

(calls flame)

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by ms9 » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:11 pm

No no no no please do not.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by swampman » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:17 pm

MikeSpivey wrote: At the end of the annual conference we just attended they have a session on, politely stated, "silly things applicants do"... I am now leaning towards the idea that everyone needs a consultant :-). I so wish I could share some of these stories with everyone.

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by scholarlyprance » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:18 pm

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by Orlandipo » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:18 pm

Fucking lol

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by Mal Reynolds » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:29 pm

Would you really want to be employed by someone who doesn't like reddit?

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by Hipster but Athletic » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:32 pm

Mal Reynolds wrote:Would you really want to be employed by someone who doesn't like reddit?
Yes

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by scholarlyprance » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:40 pm

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Re: Putting "reddit" as one of my interests?

Post by Mal Reynolds » Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:41 pm

Reddit is just one of the best mediums to express our humanity. I don't understand the hate.

Seriously? What are you waiting for?

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