Guessing is not a strategy: How to build decision velocity with AI and real-time data
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You can’t let up on the basics, even if you need extra time to do advanced work. Confirmation is now in that you must still check on the accuracy of resumes. 57% of IT industry employers reported that they have found lies on resumes. And I bet those are the ones who actually checked.
Don’t think the “exaggerations” have to be subtle. Here are some of my favorites from a list of wild lies turned in by resume checkers. Interviewees
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Invented a school
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Claimed to be a member of Mensa
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Listed military experience dating back to before he was born
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Included samples of work which the interviewer actually did
If you have recruiting function make sure they take time to check the details. No one to do it for you? Plan the time to do the work yourself, even if you can think of all kind of other priorities.
Posted on: September 01, 2008 11:18 PM |
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