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While it’s no shock to discover applicants lying on resumes, it’s common knowledge they’ve been doing it for decades, what is a shock is the percentage of individuals doing so. Over 85% of job applicants lie on resumes and job applications a recent HireRight survey shows. In their 2018 Annual Employment Screening Benchmark Survey HireRightRead more
If you have been on the job for a number of years, and decided it’s time to job search, a professionally crafted resume is absolutely necessary before you actually begin applying. That said, a simple update won’t be enough. Your resume is the first contact a potential employer has with you. And a wellRead more
In the competitive, internet-driven world of job searches, your resume represents you – your skills and background – to potential employers. It serves as a tool to attract attention, engage hiring pros and decision-makers; to help secure an interview which leads to getting a job. There’s no denying it. Today you must sellRead more
The word ‘resume’ is derived from the French – meaning “summary”. While there is no specific date or any one person who can be credited with the creation (or use of the word), varying sources claim heads of guilds, in the Middle Ages, began using the word ‘resume’. On the other hand, others credit artistRead more