Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson resigned yesterday after it was discovered that he misrepresented his academic credentials. Thompson claimed to have a degree in computer science but he only holds a degree in accounting. Thompson's certainly not the first person to lie on a resume. Many other high-profile ...
Career Advice, Rants and Funny Stories About Work: 2011 Recap
As 2011 draws to a close, I'm reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and What They Mean Resume Writing Tips ...
How Many People Lie on Their Resume?
A lot, according to a survey done by Forensic Psychology and information culled by Jobacle. The most common resume lies are about salary, credentials, job performance, job responsibilities, and job skills. Read more about the statistics related to lying on your resume and fess up (anonymously) if y...