claims to possess the attributes of a good candidate. In other words, employers are challenged with the task of distinguishing the good candidates from the poor by uncovering false claims.
So considering the employers dilemma we just covered it would be wise to include content in your resume that supports your personal claims regarding your ability to perform the required job functions. The social dynamics aspect of your resume, that is your approachability and friendly manner, is indirectly reflected by the layout of your documentation, the structure of the written word and the believability of your content. In other words, your personality will come through based on the layout and presentation.
So in response to the opening statement - embellish at your own peril. Apart from the immoral and possible legal implications your believability is at stake. Remember, your also being judged on your ability to fit socially into the workplace. So a little white lie can say a lot.
But don't lose heart and don't under sell yourself. The most likely scenario is that you think you can do the job because you actually can. And if you can - you must have learned the skills somewhere. Think hard, dissect your achievements and search for the origin of your skills in practice.
Honesty is a powerful weapon in your credibility and likeability. And what you may lose in perceived skills you may gain in amiability.
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Lying on Your Resume
Is it ok to lie on your resume? If it is, where do you draw the line? If it is not, how do you compete with other job candidates who do occasionally twist the truth? You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
It's a difficult subject to gauge or police for that matter. Furthermore; despite the Information Technology industry's astonishing achievements in the development of world recognised standards, the identification of a genuine candidate remains an art form rather than a science. It's a two way street, slick candidates fooling good employers and poor employers selecting poor candidates.
The definition of a good candidate does seem on the surface reasonably straight forward. Somebody who can perform the required job functions without diminishing the social dynamics of the workplace. The problem for employers is that everybody
