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Lying on Your Resume

September 29, 2015 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

 

businessman-pinocchio-nose-textThe purpose of a resume is to market yourself as the first person of choice in the job search race. Of course you want to be number one, but not at any cost.

Over my many years of executive resume writing, I have come across many people who have lied about their careers, education, designations and other information. And a recent CareerBuilder survey revealed that 1 in 2 employers have caught a lie on a resume. How terrible is that?

Yes, writing a resume and conducting a job search are intimidating prospects for many people. They certainly don’t want to have to go through this exercise too frequently or too long, so the pressure is on.

While I know you want to position yourself as a prime candidate of choice, misrepresenting yourself in such a crucial career document is frowned upon by all.

When hiring at the executive level, HR decision makers and executive recruitment firms engage researchers whose sole job it is to verify your degrees, designations and positions. Supposing they find something that doesn’t match your resume. Where do you think they will position you now?

Yes, a job search is a street race and the checkered flag goes down the minute you start, with the pressure to win mounting from family and friends. But you won’t win with a lie, or even an embellishment.

Instead, think of the impact you can make by telling a true and honest story of your unique personal brand. Be creative with your wording and use the English language to the maximum. Accentuate your strengths in a powerful enticing and seductive 2- to 3-page resume.

Or perhaps, you would like to hire a leading executive resume writer who will deliver an engaging impact on the other end. In either case, anyone who is reading this post can be a winner, without ever having the need to lie.

Show your true colours. Show your strengths. And show you are ready for that gold medal.

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