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Workforce Development Leader, Resume Writer, Career Transition Coach— I help mid level professionals use AI to articulate their value, navigate transitions, elevate salaries, and secure fulfilling roles.

70% of workers lie on their resume. Well 95% of employers lie to job candidates so what’s the problem 😂 The top lies job seekers tell on their resumes: ✅ Embellishing responsibilities in general (52%) ✅ job title (to make it sound more impressive) (52%) ✅ Fabricating how many people they actually managed (45%) ✅ The length of time I was employed at a job (37%) ✅ The name of the company that employed me (31%) ✅ Made up the entire position (24%) ✅ Inflating metrics or accomplishments I achieved (e.g. sales numbers) (17%) ✅ Skills section (15%) ✅ Awards or accolades (13%) ✅ Volunteer work (11%) ✅ Education credentials (11%) ✅ Covered up a career gap (9%) ✅ Technology capabilities (knowing tools like Trello, Asana, etc.) (5%) If lying doesn’t work, hire me! I help my clients get new roles within 60-90 days. Schedule your free call career transition call today at yolandamccleary.com

70% Of Workers Lie On Resumes, New Study Shows

70% Of Workers Lie On Resumes, New Study Shows

forbes.com

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