July 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
In the debate about whether to search for candidates online before they’re hired, here’s another reason hiring managers may consider doing so:
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Tags: background check, LinkedIn, resume
July 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
You hear from an applicant with all the skills and experience the hiring manager wants. But there’s a problem: The resume contains a spelling error. What do you do?
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Tags: resume, spelling mistake, typo
March 5, 2009 by Sam Narisi
These days, more people are desperate for work and go to greater lengths to land jobs. But would a stunt like this get your attention?
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Tags: gimmick, job seekers, resume
December 17, 2008 by Sam Narisi
One of the most common lies used by job applicants: listing a degree from a non-existent educational institution. Here’s some help identifying those phony degrees.
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Tags: degree, diploma mill, resume
November 26, 2008 by Sam Narisi
A company hires an employee and learns later that he lied on his resume. Is that always cause to fire someone?
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Tags: contract, employment dates, lie, resume