Re: Interview Debacles (Fiascos, Problems & Mind Games)
^ Tofi,
Like I said, I understand that sometimes exaggerations work but if someone is exaggerating, then they at least ought to back it up with sound knowledge of the basics at the very least.
That being said, I think this topic Re: wholesale exaggeration vs. smart packaging of a résumé warrants its own thread. It’s a rather interesting area for discussion.
I’ve offered advice and help to many entry-level job seekers – both officially as part of my work as well as unofficially as a friend. The thing with entry level job seekers is that they often tend to downplay their skills and accomplishments and until they sit with somebody and talk out loud about the things they did at work, they wouldn’t be able to describe their skillset effectively. It’s this right balance between the unintentional modesty and over-the-top exaggeration that’s hard to find.