Timing is everything when it comes to salary discussions. Yet, many job seekers make the mistake of answering the dreaded question—”What are your salary expectations?”—far too early in the process. When a recruiter asks this during an initial screening call,… Read More »Handling the Salary Conversation
Below is an example of how one of our clients improved their resume using lying, narrative storytelling, and quantifying results – and got a senior management position after just 3 months. Everything is printed with his permission (anonymized of course).… Read More »How to Differentiate Yourself (with Lying)
Storytelling is not just for people lying on their on resume, but if you are concerned about an upcoming employment verification check, you have options. In 2024, recruiters are being flooded with resumes from people with ample degrees, skills, and qualifications. Given the… Read More »Crafting your Story on your Resume
If you’ve lied on your resume and are concerned about an upcoming employment verification check, you have options. LinkedIn is a trusted resource for recruiters and hiring managers to peek into your past. And they absolutely catch “liars” who have resumes… Read More »Yes, Lie on your LinkedIn
If you are concerned about a gap in your resume, and how it will affect an upcoming interview – learn about your options to conceal it. In the below research, we have listed three senior executives that were caught lying: Scott… Read More »Executives that Lied to Become CEOs
Job prospecting is not just for people lying on their on resume, but if you are concerned about an upcoming employment verification check, you have options. If you have been out of work for awhile, consider these options for concealing a job gap. Yes,… Read More »How I Prospected for a Job
Job prospecting is not just for people lying on their on resume, but if you are concerned about an upcoming employment verification check, you have options. If you have been out of work for awhile, consider these options for concealing a… Read More »How to Prospect for a Job
It’s natural to be nervous at an interview. In fact, in my experience, being nervous typically means that you are the type of person who is self-reflective, which is a great personal trait to have in life. Just not when… Read More »Learn to Embrace Nervousness
If you are concerned about an upcoming employment verification check, you have options. To address nervousness and other mental blocks during interviews, it’s often helpful for candidates to understand (from a psychological standpoint) what is going on inside their heads, in… Read More »Addressing Interview Anxiety: A Psychological Perspective
This article discusses the options when you have a gap on your resume – and what not to do. If you are concerned about an upcoming background check, review your options. We do not recommend explaining away your employment gaps,… Read More »Stop Excusing your Employment Gaps