Expert in Mia Khalifa: Ex-Google employee secures 29 interviews despite featuring adult star in resume listing

Despite these unusual entries, several notable companies, including Gigster, Webstacks, Reddit, MongoDB, and Robinhood, moved Lee's application forward, bringing him into the interview stage.

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Lee shared a few key tips on creating a standout resume, advising job seekers to focus on concise bullet points, clear job titles, and measurable achievements. (Instagram/jerryjhlee/X)

World News: In an unconventional move, Jerry Lee, a former Google employee from California, raised eyebrows after including an unusual item on his resume. Among the list of technical skills, Lee mentioned being an "expert in Mia Khalifa," referencing the former adult film star. Despite this unexpected inclusion, Lee's resume still managed to garner significant attention, landing him 29 calls from companies within six weeks.

Strange resume entry raises eyebrows

Lee’s resume, shared on social media, detailed his skills in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and C++. However, it also contained some oddities, including “Mia Khalifa” listed as a supposed expertise. While the meaning behind this reference remains unclear, Lee jokingly described his resume as a "Kiss My Nuts" format. In his viral video, he pointed out several red flags in the document, including fabricated achievements like "Spreading herpes STD to 60% of the intern team" and holding the "fraternity record for most vodka shots in one night."

Ignoring the red flags: Recruiters still called

Despite these unusual entries, several notable companies, including Gigster, Webstacks, Reddit, MongoDB, and Robinhood, moved Lee's application forward, bringing him into the interview stage. His experience suggests that recruiters sometimes overlook glaring red flags in favor of the big names on a candidate's resume.

Resume tips from Lee

Lee shared a few key tips on creating a standout resume, advising job seekers to focus on concise bullet points, clear job titles, and measurable achievements. He also emphasized the importance of big company experience. “Big names catch eyes, but don’t sweat it if you haven’t worked at one,” Lee remarked, encouraging others to make their achievements “pop” with quantifiable results. Above all, he advised keeping the resume simple and structured.