White-Lies & Whoppers have no place on your resume, they will always come back to haunt you. Stretching the truth, to add some pizazz, will not increase your chances of getting that interview.
Every hiring manager that is worth their salt, will dig into your education and work history to verify their validity. HR Associates vets applicants using online, background-check services, as well as direct calls to previous employers. In addition, an applicants criminal history is readily available through law enforcement web sites. Within a few minutes, we build an accurate employment profile for our clients.
Thinking resume embellishments will increase your chances of landing that perfect job; it won’t, it is dishonest and unnecessary. Case in point, a CareerBuilder Study said that nearly 60% of hiring managers can’t find a single candidate who meets the desired prerequisite skill set. HR Associates has submitted many candidates to our clients, who may be lacking certain required skills. Most employers are willing to train new employees to get them up to speed.
Moreover, employers are on the lookout for pseudo-resumes; ones that are filled with ½ truths, white-lies & whoppers. According to Standout-CV.com, 1 in 6 (16.9%) applicants have used fake job reference services, costing an average of $145 per reference. These reference services go as far as using fake employers and paid actors. Additionally, 2 in 5 (41%) have lied about their college degree on their resume, with 24.5% telling employers they had a degree when they didn’t. Fake degrees and transcripts can be bought online for an average cost of $270.
Though some may be tempted to fib on their resume, it’s simply not worth the risk, nor the best way to get the job. Crafting your resume towards your strengths is a much better way to get yourself that interview. Demonstrating your enthusiasm to learn and ability to thrive in the open position.
A one-page, short overview of your work history with your contact information is all you need to get noticed.
