Should You Embellish Your Resume?
Your Resume Should Include Only Things That You Can Support by Talking About Them, or That a Past Employer Can Officially Verify. This Rule Gives You Lots of...
Your resume should include only things that you can support by talking about them, or that a past employer can officially verify. This rule gives you lots of room for embellishment, so don't hesitate to use these ideas to make your resume stand out. And for more job search tips, check out our guide to phone interviews!
Is it OK to exaggerate on your resume?
Don't risk your reputation for a resume lie. Exaggerating the truth or outright lying on a resume isn't unusual, but that doesn't mean it's an effective way to advance your career. ... Candidate after candidate came in and were found to have lied on their resumes.” It's just not worth it to lie on your resume, Davis says.
What you should never put on your resume?
- Too much information.
- A solid wall of text.
- Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience.
- Unnecessary personal information.
- Your age.
- Negative comments about a former employer.
- Details about your hobbies and interests.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
