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FTopinMichigan -> RE: Have You Lied on Your Profile? Why? (11/4/2005 6:07:41 AM)
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ORIGINAL: LadiesBladewing
The rationale, as it was explained to me, is that HR recruiters would see my degrees as evidence that I wouldn't be "satisfied" with the jobs at the level I was applying for, and therefore, would be a poor risk for retention and, perhaps, would expect more pay than they were willing to offer.
This IS the rationale behind it...and I know, as I'm that HR professional. [:D] Kinda ironic for me, but I used to look at resumes that way for years. I had a medical doctor coming to apply for an unskilled labor job once. I thought it quite strange, until I decided to interview him for a job in the lab. I figured he had the skills, without doubt, but something was wrong. He WAS a doctor, but not in the US, and he was unable to get his credentials accepted here. Because he was a "doctor," he was unable to get a job, because of how others viewed him. He needed to work, to support his family, regardless of his education, degree and past experience. I hired him, but couldn't pay him what he was more than probably worth. He was grateful, and turned out to be one of the best workers in the lab.
I don't judge resumes like I did in the past anymore. Some people can't do them...some pay others to do them, and like profiles, most of the stuff is inflated, BS, or more than needed for the job. I like talking to the person. And in life....I'd much rather meet a man via a munch or party, then from an online personals site, but it's good to keep the options open. [;)]
I see the resume, and personal's profile, as a way to grab someone's attention. More thought should be put into the introduction and approach, IMO.
K
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