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
Employment gaps, often seen as blemishes on an otherwise steady career trajectory, can raise red flags for potential employers and present a significant challenge for job seekers. While this seems ludicrous and unreasonable, most recruiters are either incompetent or awash… Read More »Concealing Employment Gaps or Terminations
While Background Proof encourages interviewers to embrace their self-interest by lying, we have not necessarily found that falsifying your education is worth the cost / benefit. The issue is that it is more difficult to cover-up your education (and easy… Read More »Falsifying Educational Credentials
“What is your teams strategy to beat the ATS when applying for jobs that you’ve seen work recently?” I recently was asked for advice by someone that was applying to hundreds of jobs on job portals, and had not had… Read More »How to Beat the ATS
Job candidates typically focus on their resume and answering interview questions, but what you do after the job offer can be just as important – especially if you are exaggerating anything in your resume or job history. We’ve discussed these… Read More »How to Prepare for Verification
When I discovered this tactic, I had legitimate reasons to mislead employers about my work history. I had worked at a number of startups – which you would think would make you more hirable – but recruiters hated it. I… Read More »How to Lie on your Resume
Recently, one of our clients came to me asking for help. She had about 5 years experience in a non-tech role, but, like most people in the US right now, was having a really hard time finding a job. I… Read More »How to Find a New Career
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 current events last week, news came out about Bill Belichick’s recent job hunt, and… Read More »Belichick and the Corporate Game
Ethics vs. Business: Truth about Interviews. Research shows most candidates embellish credentials to stand out. Executives endorse strategic storytelling.
When I discovered this tactic, I had legitimate reasons to mislead employers about my work history. Not only had I worked for startups – which recruiters hate, but I was also seeking to work multiple jobs at the same time.… Read More »Background Checks when you are Overemployed