Typical Lies

So what do people lie about anyway? Just about everything from falsifying job descriptions and duties; exaggerating past or current salaries; stretching dates to compensate for gaps in employment or downright inventing employers to add work experience /fill in gaps. Some even lie about their education and credentials. This lie has the most consequences— forging certificates/diplomas or falsely claiming to be a graduate from a particular school is a criminal offense. If employers choose to take you to court, you can be given a hefty fine or even face up to a year in prison. This lie is typically seen more with those who pursue an online education—they either unknowingly (or knowingly) enroll in a “diploma mill.”  Whatever you do, do not put a diploma mill on your resume. You will lose all of your creditability.

The Lie Detector

But how will an employer be able to catch you in your lies anyway? There are several different ways actually. First, your potential employer will do several background checks. He or she may first look over your resume lightly and do a couple of Google searches or make a few phone calls to see if you’re worthy of an interview. But even if your resume passes through phase one and you get a call for an interview that does not mean you are “safe.”  This is because after the interview is done expect employers to go through your resume with a tooth comb and call every single one of your references and prior employers. Interviewers may or may not do this personally. Typically, companies will hire third party sources to do background checks on potential hires. These third party sources are highly skilled and trained to verify facts. But even if you are offered the job you still aren’t safe. This is because some third party background checkers don’t complete their full investigation until about your third week on the job.

Then of course employers will be able to detect lies about qualifications and experience once in the work place. For example, if you said you could do something and you can’t do it, they will notice. This alone is grounds for termination.  So the solution? Don’t lie—it’ll only catch up to you in the end. Instead focus on describing yourself in the best light, but don’t fabricate.

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This guest contribution was submitted by Jamie Davis, who specializes in writing about masters degree. Questions and comments can be sent to: davis.jamie17@gmail.com.

• What is the right resume format?
• What keywords should be used in a resume?
• Is it necessary to create a resume for every job?
• How will the resume stand out over everyone else’s?
• Will the resume come up on a keyword search?
• Objective, branding statement or personal summary?

The list of resume pressures can go on and on.  Those are just a few of the pressures I hear from job seekers all the time when it comes to a resume.  The resume is extremely important in the job search process, but getting caught up and confused and pulled in a million directions to create a resume, takes time away from going after the job.  Job seekers who are stuck in a resume rut are doing nothing else besides trying to create the “perfect” resume.  Guess what?  The resume will not get you a job.  You can have all the bells and whistles and pay hundreds of dollars on having a resume created and still not get any job offers or even interviews.

While some job seekers are getting caught up in resumes, others are on LinkedIn making connections, being active in industry related groups and networking events and getting job offers.  It’s all about positioning yourself to be hired, whether you are actively seeking or positioning yourself for your future.

Don’t let the piece of paper referred to as your “resume” keep you from moving forward in your job search.  It’s great to get advice and opinions from friends, family and others in your network, but too many conflicting responses will hold you back from creating an excellent marketing tool.

The resume is one part of your job search and as I mentioned earlier, a very important part, but it’s not “the most” important part of your job search.  The reason I think it’s not the most important part is because I hear plenty of stories from co-workers over the past 11 years recruiting and you would be shocked to know how many people get hired without a resume.  It’s all through word of mouth, referrals, networking and the resume was only used as part of the hiring process.

If you are in a resume rut, it’s time to get out.  Make a decision on how to create your resume, get it done, make sure your LinkedIn profile is just as dynamic as your resume and start moving forward.

In fact, I’ll even help you. Email me your resume for a free resume consultation where I provide you feedback to help you create your own professional resume. Cori Swidorsky: cori.recruiter@gmail.com

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Over the last five years, I sourced for companies that wanted candidates with industry experience.  Companies such as Siemens, Grainger and Honeywell, are looking for candidates that not only have the capabilities, but come from the same industry.

When I am mining the internet for candidates, I search for industry.  For example, the positions I’m sourcing for now require automotive or consumer product goods industry experience.  I’m not familiar with every single company out there and it is time consuming to look up company names to find out what industry it’s in.  I use keywords such as automotive, cpg, consumer product, medical device and others to find candidates within that industry.

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1. To be found

2. To be read

3. To generate a response

In order to accomplish those goals, the information on your resume must have the keywords to be found, be interesting enough to be read, and to include information that tells an employer what you can do for them that will generate a return on their investment.

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The job search is no longer about a job seekers skills and experience.  It’s about what the job seeker can do for the employer. Why should the employer hire you over hundreds of other job seekers with the same skills?

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1. Who you are
2. Your biggest strength
3. The benefit you offer a company

Who you are
This is similar to a job target or the title of position you are applying for.  It tells the employer what you specialize in.  For example:  C# Software Developer, Human Resources Manager, VP of Marketing, Account Manager.

Your biggest strength
Highlight your biggest strength that would benefit an employer.  Employers want to know what you can do for them and how you will be able to do it.  For example:  developing new business, solving complex problems, improving processes, creating marketing campaigns.

The benefit you offer a company
The last part of the opening statement tells the employer what benefit you offer them by being who you are and your biggest strength.  It tells the employer why you are an asset to them and how they will benefit by hiring you.  For example:  reducing down-time, increasing profits, improving production, reducing turn-over, saving the company money

The opening statement should be an attention grabber and make the reader want to find out more about you.   Here’s an example of an opening statement after you put together the three parts listed above.

Example of opening statement
Human Resources Manager establishing new personnel programs for hiring, training, and motivating new employees which reduces turnover by 50%.

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Here are a few phrases you can use that can highlight your problem solving skills:

Particularly effective in assessing and resolving employee conflicts and organizational problems, resulting in an increase in productivity.

Applied strong interpersonal and communication skill in working with all levels of personnel to gain valuable insight and avoid potential problems.

Strengths in the ability to solve problems, analyzing warning signs, identifying the problem, and finding the solution.

If you are looking for ways to stand out over your competition when interviewing, express how you can and will help the company solve problems and become a more efficient and profitable organization.

 Look good on paper.  Get a free resume critique or have your resume professionally written from the perspective of the hiring manager.  Contact Cori Swidorsky – cori.recruiter@gmail.com

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Here’s a list of 20 powerful phrases you can add to your  resume that will impress employers.

1. Work well in a high pressure environment.
2. Well organized and efficient
3. Skilled at organizing complex projects and delegating tasks.
4. Self motivated and assertive.
5. Self starting and goal oriented.
6. Quickly learn procedures and methods.
7. Highly imaginative with many innovative ideas.
8. Demonstrates competence and poise in professional and social settings.
9. Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
10. Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
11. Able to work effectively with clients.
12. Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
13. Committed to assisting others.
14. Computer literate-can quickly learn new software.
15. Can work within a set budget and meet or exceed expectations.
16. Bring enthusiasm to team projects and encourage others to develop ideas.
17. Articulate and creative, offering practical solutions.
18. Interact effectively with individuals of all levels.
19. Able to visualize solutions to bring about changes.
20. Able to recognize client needs, and meet them.

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I am the owner of 1 on 1 career help and have 11 years of Recruiting, Resume Writing, and Job Search Mentoring experience.

With my extensive Recruiting experience, I have learned a lot about resumes.  Such as, what employers like and don’t like, that not one standard resume format works for every job, and that keywords and  information on how you can help the company you are applying to, are all important when it comes to resume writing.  Read the full article