How often are job offers withdrawn when fraud or lies are found ...

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How often are job offers withdrawn when fraud or lies are found on a rsum?
 
  A) 60 percent of the time
  B) 70 percent of the time
  C) 80 percent of the time
  D) 90 percent of the time
  E) 100 percent of the time

Question 2

What should be done in a rsum to increase your chances of securing an interview?
 
  A) The rsum should include industry jargon.
  B) The rsum should show how your capabilities meet the demands and expectations of the position and organization.
  C) The rsum should include several pages of data that supports claims made on the actual rsum.
  D) The rsum should include links to social media sites that confirm your skills and abilities.
  E) The rsum should include only information that relates to the specific position being applied for.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) More than 90 percent of companies that find lies on rsums refuse to hire the offending applicants, even if that means withdrawing formal job offers. Given the networked nature of today's job market, lying on a rsum could haunt you for yearsand you could be forced to keep lying throughout your career to hide the misrepresentations on your original rsum.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The importance of adapting your rsum to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated. In a competitive job market, the more you look like a good fita quality hirethe better your chances of securing interviews. Address your readers' business concerns by showing how your capabilities meet the demands and expectations of the position and the organization as a whole.