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Old 08-05-2013, 06:53 PM
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Default Ever downplay a previous role to get a job?

Anyone ever put a lower/lesser role on their resume to get a position with a company?



What was the logic behind your decision?



Do you think it's dishonest to downgrade your resume?
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Anything shy of entirely truthful information will and should get you fired when it is discovered, and be a drop-dead disqualifier if it is found during the hiring process during a background check



However, you don't have to be truthful about something if you don't say it at all. Sometimes a job is best left OFF a C.V. but it depends on the company where you are applying. If you haven't already sought professional guidance on writing a resume and got some interview training, get to your local State employment agency immediately and ask for assistance.
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Originally Posted by Stocker
If you haven't already sought professional guidance on writing a resume and got some interview training, get to your local State employment agency immediately and ask for assistance.
Yes, ask a government employee how to get a decent job.

Why not just cut to the chase and ask around a soup kitchen for investment advice?

Or ask bacon how to not be tasty?
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Tibbi, I've had 2 jobs since I left the Navy. I was hired on the spot for both. I give lots of credit for that to the excellent guidance I received from the Worksource Career Center people and their classes on resume writing and interview technique. Just because they work for the government doesn't guarantee they suck.




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