Liar Liar, you got hired!

by  Tim

Ok, it’s bad out there.  Layoffs + less jobs = desperate measures. Sooooooo, I guess that means:

(layoffs + less jobs) ÷ lying on your resume = appropriate measures.

Need a job?  Better start making stuff up!

The forever hyperbolic NY Post, reports that 45-70% of job seekers fudge the info on their resume (statistical accuracy not with-standing)  Although fear not!  Our amorality shall not go unchecked!  95% of employers run background checks now, utilizing a proliferation of CORY-check tech and websites.

Have you ever lied on your resume?  Fudged the dates?  Inflated the salary? Added a few extra accomplishments/responsibilities?  If 70% of job seekers do this, how do you differentiate yourself?  What’s the answer to an honesty epidemic in the employment market?

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One Response to “Liar Liar, you got hired!”

  1. Great article Tim! I believe that if you lie about the work you’ve done, it’ll catch up to you when your supervisor asks you to take the task head on because of your experience. I find comfort in knowing that the position may open up sooner.

    by Ken on November 15th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

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