Mordechai Pressburger’s Post

What would you do if you found out an employee of yours had lied on their resume? Not by inflating their resume, but by deflating their accomplishments, taking out education past high school, putting in reduced titles instead of their actual ones, and listing their duties as much different than what they actually were. Why would somebody do this, you ask? The person was late 50s, got fired because the company thought he was making too much money, was unemployed for 16 months while sending out hundreds of resumes, and was told by many recruiters that he was overqualified for many of the jobs he applied for. One sign of that? He just got the “Meeting” email invitation from his boss for Friday afternoon with no explanation given. That could mean nothing, but… Money was running out and he decided to downgrade his resume so that companies would hire him. Somebody did. Well, his new employer just found out that he is a very successful person far beyond what his resume showed and all hell is breaking loose. He is being called things like "imposter" and "cheater" and wonders if he's about to lose this job. Question for you: Is deflating your resume just as bad as inflating it? What would you have done if you were him? What would you do if you were his boss? I'll tell you what I suggested to him after some comments start because I don't want too much TLDR going on....give me your hot takes! #careercoach #unemployed #HR #Recruiter #jobsearch #resumewriting

HR Folks & Recruiters, I have a very small request. A proposal, in fact. I'd like us to all universally agree that rejection form letters need a drastic change of language. You see, I meet a TON of extremely qualified people who apply for jobs & nothing stings more or crushes your self-confidence quite like a form letter that says, "We've decided to proceed with more qualified candidates." Just for a moment, think about how cruel that actually sounds to someone with years, or even decades, of experience. "More qualified" feels like a gut punch, especially if you're struggling to find work. It makes you feel less than. Like all the experience you've accumulated isn't good enough, which isn't true. Understandably, rejection form letters save time when you've got hundreds of applicants for only one position, but perhaps they could be worded kinder. Gentler. Instead of saying "more qualified candidates," how about they simply say, "other candidates." Just something to consider! 🖤

🚩 10 Red Flags in Resume that Hiring Managers Never Ignore 🚩 ✍️ #1. Resume Spelling Mistakes One mistake can indicate more issues High standards include a spell check 🗒️ #2. Missed Test Instructions If they can’t follow instructions, delegation becomes risky (Always have a hiring test... always) 🏖️ #3. Work History Gaps Career breaks and adventures are great - share them! Otherwise, it seems like they worked somewhere they don't want to mention 😀 #4. Talking Poorly of Past Managers “I’m sorry to hear that happened to you” Let’s frame it better with a positive spin 🏃♂️ #5. Wanting to ‘Leave’ Their Role We want people excited about us Not just upset with their current role 💰 #6. Solely Focused on Salary Salary focus = mercenary (short-term) Learning focus = growth (but fickle) Equity focus = commitment (long-term) 🤦♀️ #7. No Past Mistakes We all make them & they help us grow The bigger the mistake, the more we learn 🥅 #8. Unclear Goals Where do you see yourself in 1-3-5 years? How can we help you get there? ❓ #9. Not Asking Questions Did they do their research? No questions = lack of career ownership ⏰ #10. References > 48 Hours Time kills all deals Supportive references should be ready to rock. #HiringTips #CareerAdvice #RedFlags

As a rule, do you think candidates with CVs that appear "jumpy" should be rejected straight away, or do you think there can be exceptions? Personally, I think some CVs deserve to be further explored with candidates. I feel that sometimes there are factors that should be considered, and on those occasions the candidate should be given the opportunity to explain themselves. We all have companies within our respective networks that are known for lack of professionalism, however candidates do not always have the luxury of knowing, so naturally are vulnerable to working for these types of companies. A candidate can never absolutely know if they have made the best decision when accepting a job offer, you do your best with the information you have and, one just hopes for the best. However, cracks can start to show after months of being in the role, by which time they may feel obligated to stay because of how it may look on their CV. I frequently hear of candidates being given false promises, goal posts constantly being moved, working arrangements not being fulfilled, the commission structure is not what was explained at interview stage, or is not being paid at all. For many candidates this cycle can continue at least 2-3 times due to no fault of their own. In my opinion, sometimes it is worth further investigating a CV with the candidate, because there could be genuine reasons behind the short durations of employment. I appreciate this can be time consuming for a hiring manager, however by doing so you may find a diamond in the rough, so it can be worth the time spent. Good candidates can find themselves in predicaments, which gives them no choice but to leave a job after a short period of time. Hiring isn't always easy, going with the obvious choice isn't always the best choice and can lead to regret later on. However with a bit more investigation and being more open-minded, the unlikeliest choice could be the best decision you ever made! #hiringmanagers #pascalacademyltd #candidatessearching #candidateexperience #recruitment Jasmine Kohler Serge Beklemisevs Ben LaMontagne-Schenck

Related to this question is the issue of formal education credentials. It is amazing to me that the knowledge of key professions of today, like Cyber Security, is obtained by short courses and/or on the job training. Compare this to EE...

Related to this question is the issue of formal education credentials. It is amazing to me that the knowledge of key professions of today, like Cyber Security, is obtained by short courses and/or on the job training. Compare this to EE..

"While we were impressed with your background and experience, we have decided to pursue other candidates who more closely match the requirements of the job position." You were so impressed you moved on?!?! This is sadly the reality for thousands right now. Please put a stop to this verbiage right now. It has to be one of the worst ways to reject someone. And let's be honest. No one even saw the resume, so why lie? If someone spent a mere 7 seconds looking at a resume and the candidate didn't even get a phone screen, there's no way you were impressed. I get the idea of letting people down easily and professionally, but this isn't it. Candidates deserve better and I will continue to advocate for better, transparent, and more human experiences. #candidateexperience #rejection #recruiting

Recruiters reject you at the CV review stage? Maybe you're a job hopper? I’ve just come across Madison O.' post (https://lnkd.in/g_mb3pYY), and as it’s daily comes up in any Recruiters practice, we need to discuss it 👆 1) Does this CV have a clear structure where I can see the achievements, for example? I won’t say “NO” right away. However.. if there’s no results mentioned or sth else, I won’t prioritise it, and most probably I’d reject the candidate. 2) What’s the exact position and what’s the level of a specialist I’m looking for?  For Junior roles, Recruiters expect to receive the CVs of some job hoppers of course, they’re still searching for where they wanna stay. For Senior roles, for me personally, I’d reject in 90% of the cases. 3) Let’s be clear here, Recruiters are receiving tons of CVs daily, and to stand out from the crowd, candidates have to have great CVs - not only in their structure, but the experience mentioned there as well. And I’m not talking about working in popular companies or sth like this, I’m talking about the way candidates describe it in their CV. If you know how “to sell” your experience - you’re gonna find the job really fast! 📍So, again, clear structure, achievements, level of the role - this is what we should be looking at in the first 10 seconds. #talentbuddies #careergrowth #career #careerboost #opportunities #marketinsights #careerjourney #careersuccess #community #interview #communication #talentbuddiescommunity

Would I lie to you? 🎵 (Cue the Charles & Eddie hit from the '90s) 😱 A staggering 78% of job seekers misrepresent themselves on their resumes. According to a Checkster survey, many job seekers feel compelled to stretch the truth because they fear they won't stand out or lack the necessary experience. While CVs and resumes are still commonly used in hiring, their effectiveness is diminishing. Here's why: 👀 Limited Scope: They only offer a glimpse into a candidate's skills and experiences, failing to fully capture their potential and suitability for a role. 🚫 Bias and Subjectivity: Resumes can introduce conscious and unconscious biases—like favouritism towards alma maters or specific backgrounds—which can lead hiring managers to overlook highly qualified candidates. 🧠 Inability to Showcase Soft Skills: Resumes fall short in displaying critical soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and cultural fit, which are crucial for any role but hard to quantify in a traditional format. Using modern assessment tools that go beyond the traditional resume can help reduce bias and reveal a candidate's true potential and suitability for the role. 🤔 Are you hiring the best talent or just the best-presented CV? #Hiring #Resume #TalentAssessment #SoftSkills

Are you making under 100K blame your resume! Too many people have or use very #generic #resume and that gets lost in the see of sameness and often gets dismissed in the plethora of resumes submitted. In addition, many job seekers have a very unimpressive #LinkedIn profile that informs only where you worked, how long and what your title is, rather than the #results you produce and the #significance of your work. YOU should not need to send 100's of resume or look for work for six plus months to get #hired. A resume should intrigue or excite a potential employer to want to speak to you. Be #different! How many resumes have you had to send to get an #interview? Do you know what #employers are looking for? I am a resume whisperer that has helped over 11,000 people get hired in as little as 2 days! #career #job