In a job market that's growing more competitive every day, having an effective, impressive resume that stands out from the crowd is key. Looking to fine tune yours but not sure where to start? No worries, our Resume Rescue series is here to help! We've all seen the sitcom scenerios where some character gets caught lying on a resume because they're suddenly expected to speak a foreign language they don't know or be able to perform some crazy stunt they've never done before. Of course sitcoms are full of outrageous exaggerations but one thing about lying on a resume is very true on both TV and in real life: it's not worth the risk of getting caught.
According to this article on CNN 57% of employers report finding lies on resumes, and then 93% of those didn't hire the offending applicant. Not getting hired kinda defeats the purpose of fudging the truth on a resume in the first place, doesn't it?
If you think employers aren't doing their homework and don't check the facts, think again.
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