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Applying Honestly

"With all the uncertainty and anxiety these days over landing a job with a steady paycheck, more job seekers are finding it harder to resist fudging on a résumé or job application," writes Anna Prior.

“With all the uncertainty and anxiety these days over landing a job with a steady paycheck, more job seekers are finding it harder to resist fudging on a résumé or job application in order to paint themselves in the best light,” writes Anna Prior. But a lot of companies have zero-tolerance policies if they catch you. So while it’s important to sell yourself as well as you can, crossing over the invisible line is very dangerous.


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