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May 21, 2012
Marc Cenedella

Last week I shared with you fifty examples of jobs accepted in the past month by members of TheLadders. This week, I'd like to highlight fifty of our friends that are hiring… right now!

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Resume Trick or Treat
October 25, 2010
By Lisa Vaas

Here's how recruiters and hiring managers sniff out resume facts from fiction.

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February 22, 2010
By Lisa Vaas

The right resume can boost a salary offer if it boasts a killer summary statement, doesn't undersell or exaggerate, and its proprietor nails the interview.

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To Tell the Truth: Resume Rules
August 4, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
Recruiters and resume experts draw a firm line between putting your best foot forward and lying on your resume.
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Breaking Resume Rules
August 4, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
Recruiters and hiring professionals share some of the whoppers and doozies job seekers have tried to sneak into resumes over the years.
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Truth in Advertising
August 4, 2009
By Matthew Rothenberg
Thoughts and notes from TheLadders’ editor-in-chief on how to tell the truth and sell your personal brand in a resume.
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Most Common Resume Lies
July 17, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
Reference checks reveal 8 percent of accomplishments listed in resume job descriptions to be, at best, exaggerations, and 18 percent of resumes include fake companies, according to Accu-Screen.
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Lying on Your Resume: How Far to Stretch the Truth
June 25, 2009
By Lisa Vaas

The risk is high for jobs seekers who try to slip fake master's degrees, phony salaries and exaggerated titles into their resume and job interview.

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Lying on Your Resume
May 4, 2009
By John O'Connor

Amid fierce competition for every single job, where do you draw the line between embellishing and lying on your resume?

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Ethics and Resume Writing
January 5, 2009
By Barbara Safani

Your resume should position you in the best possible light. But watch how far you go to accomplish this.  Note the following suggestions for creating a more authentic presentation of your qualifications.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Resume Writing
January 15, 2007
By Peter Newfield
If your resume is a strong, accomplishment-driven example of your career experience, it can open doors and bring you new opportunities. But if your resume is weak, lacks cohesion or is boring, it can slam the door on your next career move. Whether you write your own resume or have it professionally prepared, you'll need to check it over to ensure that you have not committed any of the following 'seven deadly sins' of resume writing.
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