Friday, May 15, 2020
Is Lying on Resume Reddit Advice Helpful?
Is Lying on Resume Reddit Advice Helpful?You've probably seen someone who has earned a promotion to the head of the department through Reddit posting in their LinkedIn profile about their new position and claiming they started at the lowest salary on their resume. It's sad, but it's also understandable given that most resume writers aren't trained in what an applicant can expect to earn at each job level, and how long an employee will remain in a job.However, employers may be put off by such lies, especially if they see them often and/or repeatedly on the job listing page, or on another employment page. There is nothing illegal about posting false information on a resume, as long as it's done correctly, but if you post untrue statements regularly, it will draw unwanted attention to yourself, which may deter potential employers from hiring you. It's important that you are honest with yourself and honest with the people you approach for a job, whether you're posting or not.To avoid thi s problem, make sure you know what the job description of the company you're applying for is before you post your resume; if the person you're applying for doesn't have a job description, don't lie about it! Even if you haven't been hired yet, it's better to let them know what you have been told so far and see if there's room for negotiation than to get on the phone as soon as you find out you may have been passed over.You should also be open to having your resume revised if you are contacted about it or you are contacted by the employer. Don't lie to them or say something 'better' than what the job description states. The truth is, employers want to hire and retain talented employees and are willing to pay for it. The only thing they don't want to pay for is a dishonest, unprofessional employee.You can always take your time to fill out the online application service's questionnaire, but be honest and put your best foot forward. With experience, you'll start to hone your communicati on skills, develop rapport with the hiring of staff, and you'll be more prepared for whatever comes your way.Never use a 'signature line' when you've never used it before at work. You don't want to be accused of faking your qualifications, so make sure your signature line looks sincere and expresses your personal experience in the position you're applying for. Be real and treat your resume as it was written, not as a marketing strategy.Make sure you're able to show the hiring manager that you're a team player, both as a leader and as an employee. Give them a reason to hire you and not just an email address or picture in a picture. You need to demonstrate the qualities employers are looking for, not just the ones you think they want.Always double check your resume before sending it out. If it has any errors or omissions, you need to fix them immediately. These types of mistakes make employers distrustful of a resume, and they won't hire you, no matter how much money you're offering.
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