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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

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On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished. Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. This article was written by Morgan Overcash. How will this behavior manifest itself in daily work life?”

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. These types of files include: Cover letters Resumes Employment applications References Interview notes Remember not to include any pre-hire documents that must be kept confidential, such as an employee’s I-9 form.

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Will Furloughs Change the American Workplace Forever?

On The Job

While career coaches are advising employees to use any furlough time to network and spiff up their resumes and interviewing skills, I began wondering what workers really were planning to do on their days off. Now, employees are volunteering to take time off without pay in order to help employers avoid layoffs. Lijit Search.

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In Case Of Emergency…Trust Your Procedure

Stephanie LH Calahan

I keep it with my digital profile stored on my phone so when I give out my contact information, my client’s have the number handy.   When in doubt, always seek advice from a legal professional. ]. Here are some basics that I have used, continue to use with positive results and advise others to employ: 1.   

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.