Be Honest! (I always am!)
This was passed to me from my colleague on the clinical staffing side of Joule Technical Staffing and I thought it very interesting, albeit not news
It describes the tendency of job seekers to lie on their resume by stretching the truth on employment dates, past employers (!), degrees and certifications, and skill sets.
I’m just not sure how anyone could feel like that’s conceivable! As an eager job seeker, you should take the time to really dig down and figure out what it is you’re capable of and qualified for, and go from there. If you’re not honest with yourself, someone else will be later, and it might hurt more.
Your job search materials should ad polish to an already sparkling gem (you). What the resources above will support is that your resume and interviews should present the things you have done that set you apart, and highlight the skills and experiences that you’re most proud of.
Also, here’s a new resource that looks like a cool way to approach the search from a different perspective. It ties right into our suggestion to consider your job search as a marketing campaign.
