“Abstracted use case specific UML by implementing Java API used by the UI layer.”
The candidate could not explain what he meant by this statement and, since 2004, he has been periodically reminded of this. Yes, we hired him, yes it was the right choice. I am still receiving his paycheck garnishments.
“Please kindly do the needful”
The end of a cover letter from a person in India answering a posting for a local-only position. This became our team’s mantra for several years and is now a part of our regular language.