A tip to resume writers and job hunters.....

If you're going to embellish your resume.... check your facts!!!!


I was reviewing resumes a few weeks ago for an open position on our team. As you can imagine, we received literally HUNDREDS of resumes, most of which were nowhere near qualified, or even relevant to the open, posted position. I've had to adopt the process of scanning the "qualifications" section for key-words and stacking the interesting ones in a pile for further review. I found a promising one and tucked it away to review later.

After another cup of coffee and sorting through the mound of incoming paper, I decided to devote a bit of time to the "interesting" pile. As I dug through the stack and came across a very promising candidate only to realize that this person had Googled, but not understood. The "methodology" he subscribed to was completely wrong! He had referenced a methodology but had completely mangled the name! (Kirk Patrick, instead of Kirkpatrick) He elaborated on how he had used "Mr. Patrick's" methodology time and again to develop outstanding deliverables. Yes, he caught my attention and yes, I was entertained but ask me if he got an interview....

Google is a great tool, but it dangerous in the hands of a desperate job seeker. Use it with caution!