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Ethics and Resume Integrity

Ethics and Resume Integrity. Ethics. Due to widespread misrepresentation on applications and resumes, companies have become increasingly skeptical Many companies double-check to make sure candidates are not lying

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Ethics and Resume Integrity

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  1. Ethics and Resume Integrity

  2. Ethics • Due to widespread misrepresentation on applications and resumes, companies have become increasingly skeptical • Many companies double-check to make sure candidates are not lying • Exaggerating on your application or resume is wrong; it leads an employer to believe you are something you are not

  3. Ethics • It is to your advantage to be truthful in your resume even if many people are not; don’t jump on the bandwagon! • If your employer finds out that you have given false information, you may be dismissed from the job

  4. Ethics Example • A former CEO of a chain of consumer electronics stores said he received degrees in theology and psychology from a private California college • An investigation ensued and the college reported that the CEO completed only 2 semesters and did not graduate from the school • The CEO who worked for the company for 10 years was forced to resign

  5. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An efficient resume lands you the job you want.

  6. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An efficient resume lands you the job you want. FALSE An effective resume gets your foot in the door.

  7. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An effective resume lists all your qualifications and skills.

  8. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An effective resume lists all your qualifications and skills. FALSE An effective resume highlights those skills and abilities that best match the needs of the employer as listed in the job description.

  9. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE A resume will be thoroughly read.

  10. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE A resume will be thoroughly read. FALSE If you are lucky, a resume will be glanced at.

  11. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An effective resume provides a lot of information.

  12. Resume Myths TRUE or FALSE An effective resume provides a lot of information. FALSE An effective resume has enough data to pique your reader’s interest.

  13. Creating a Professional Email Address • You should list an email address in your resume. • Email connects the working world, and you need to be connected too. • Having an email account, one you can check anytime from anywhere in the world, is important. • You may be on vacation when a message arrives notifying you of an important job interview, so you don’t want to miss it.

  14. Creating a Professional Email Address • You can choose to sign up for free email from dozens of free providers (Google, Yahoo, Hotmail) • When creating a new career-oriented email account, choose a professional-sounding name. • Addresses like spoiledbrat@yahoo.com, and iamlazy@gmail.com are not good choices to use for professional employers • Use your name or invent a clever career-oriented email address instead

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