Don't Lie!

Some friends or even business associates may tell you it’s okay to fabricate a degree or extend work dates, especially if these dates go back to the 80’s. ITS NOT OK! There’s a big chance that you will get caught. Companies hire outside investigators to confirm information on an application or resume. If its determined to be fraudulent, you will NOT be hired. If you’re already working with this company, chances are more likely than not, you WILL BE TERMINATED! So, how far back in dates should you go when writing that resume? A resume is an advertisement, not an affidavit, so it’s acceptable to only list dates going back 10-15 years depending on your length of work history. Keep it to 2….3 pages at the most if there are details (Ex: IT or Engineering) and these details are pertinent to the job. Also, unless you’re quite adept at writing, it may be wise to invest in a resume writing service. We’ve seen many people disqualified because of grammar or spelling (yes, even with spell-check) or misuse of words in their resume. Shame to have a door closed before an interview is even scheduled.