From the Blooper Book

Calling for references on applicants can be a challenging task – just take a look at some of the calls we’ve made recently.

Business Reference: “I highly recommend him.  He is funny.”

Business Reference: “He is not going to like this, but he is like a Golden Retriever, loyal and dedicated.”

Business Reference: “His strengths?  He is strong.  His weaknesses?  That’s about all he is.”

Business Reference: “He’d always show up on time, but I had to fire him that day he forgot his pants.”

Business Reference: “Oh, I’d hire him back in a minute, as long as he returns that DVD of ‘Dallas’ that he borrowed.”