Warning bells in a potential hire's resume

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When looking through a potential candidate's resume', which of the following ring warning bells:

  1. Their photograph
  2. (a), full size, as a coversheet
  3. "34th level mage, plus 10 for vanquishment, Dungeon Master" listed in hobbies
  4. Referees all have the same surname - as the applicant
  5. Their Typing Speed
  6. The document is more than 5 pages in length.
  7. The words:
  8. "Certified OS2 Developer"
  9. "I have a home network of MicroVaxes"
  10. "MCSE"
  11. "I have 40 years experience in Computing"
  12. "I know C+++"
  13. All of the above.

[The Register]